Lakeland FL

Chef Bryce Bonsack broke Tampa Bay's years-long drought of James Beard Awards recognition when he was named a semifinalist in January. Why it matters: On Tuesday, he took the Oscars for the American hospitality industry to the next level:. Bonsack, the owner of Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Rocca, was named a...

The Nevada Highway patrol has released the name of a man who died in a crash that shut down a highway on Friday night.

BARTOW, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Bartow Police Department have launched a joint investigation into a shooting that took place Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026, near the Polk County Courthouse. Emergency units responded to the Circle K parking lot at 310 West Main Street...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Lakeland man who has already served two terms in state prison is back behind bars after a routine traffic stop on Interstate 4. Jose Enrique Navarro Jr., 28, was arrested near Exit 28 around 5:30 p.m. on March 17, after a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy discovered he was operating a vehicle with a...

A baby died after she was left inside of a car while under the care of her grandmother in Winter Haven on Tuesday.

LONGWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — A judge voiced concerns on Monday after a fertility clinic that is involved in a lawsuit regarding an embryo mix-up unexpectedly closed its doors, leaving many patients without access to care. According to WFTV, some patients only learned of the shutdown after arriving at the...

Spring has officially arrived in Lakeland. Bonnet Springs Park will be covered in flowers—more than just the peas and amaranths that naturally decorate its foliage—during this month’s two-day “Bloom” flower festival. The free and family-friendly event includes an outdoor market in the park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on...

A man with multiple outstanding warrants was taken into custody Monday evening following a brief chase near Granado’s Produce in Lake Wales. According to information provided to Lake Wales Daily by Lieutenant Emmanuel Figueroa of the Lake Wales Police Department, the incident began when the warrant suspect fled...

Dyslexia is a neurological difference that causes difficulty reading for people who otherwise have the ability to be strong readers. It’s typically linked to challenges in processing the sounds of language — which can impact reading, spelling, and writing. “Dyslexia is not a reflection of intelligence,” said Dr....

Situated between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland is a Central Florida city known for its stunning collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and its many picturesque lakes. Its food scene is a reflection of its unique character—a blend of old Florida charm and a growing contemporary energy. While new restaurants...