Lakeland FL

Police arrested a man in connection with a shooting that left a 48-year-old man dead early Thursday morning outside a pool hall, according to the Lakeland Police Department. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Police have arrested Kevin Lamont Reed Jr., 23, in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old Steven Michael Magee outside Wally’s Pool Hall in Lakeland. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, March 5, 2026, in the parking lot of the business located at 1136 E. Main St. Key Details...

A Polk County alligator encounter ended in an arrest this week after wildlife officers say a man opened fire on the animal near Bartow. The suspect, identified in court as 52-year-old Keith Allen Fannin, is charged with illegally killing an alligator and was ordered held on a $5,000 bond. According...

A Polk County meth trafficker was sentenced after a Lakeland hotel bust. The post Polk County Meth Trafficker Sentenced after Lakeland Hotel Bust appeared first on West Orlando News .

The Tampa Bay area is facing one of its worst water supply shortages in decades, and it's officially reached extreme levels across the region. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.

Maximus (A2495777), a 9-year-old German Shepherd, is in need of a hospice adoption or rescue placement by Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 4 PM. He was surrendered to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center on February 25, 2026, after his owner could no longer manage his medical needs. Maximus is gentle, affectionate,...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Sarasota man is in custody following a series of break-ins at a Lake Wales vehicle dealership early Thursday morning. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident began on March 5, 2026, at a car sales business located along US 27 South.

When people think about hiking, they usually picture mountains, steep curves and maybe a dramatic peek from the peak. Which raises a fair question here in Florida: Can you really go hiking in a place where the highest point might be an interstate overpass?. Around the Tampa Bay area, most...

There's a handful of Polk County restaurants that have served up memorable food and drinks to generations. These landmark local dining destinations each have their own stories, a unique character and proven staying power. Decades after opening, many can have lines and draw crowds with their timeless dishes of...

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay area is facing one of the most severe water shortages the region has seen in decades, as ongoing drought conditions push local water supplies to extreme levels. Regional water officials say low river flows and declining reserves have forced them to take additional steps...