Lakeland FL

Rabies Virus (Unsplash) POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Residents southwest of Lakeland are being urged to...

When it comes to hyperspecific food festival themes, Central Florida has it down pat. Find these delicious events happening near you this month.

Looking for something free around Lakeland? Here are a few great finds from your neighbors — from clothing to home and yard items. Check them out before they’re gone!. A stylish black blazer in great shape, perfect for work or a night out. It’s free and ready for pickup.

Lyft WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A trip to a Winter Haven gas station took a...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years could launch as soon as Wednesday evening from Florida's Space Coast. Because so many specific conditions must be met, the Artemis II launch plans remain flexible. But our 10 Tampa Bay News meteorologists agree that conditions look favorable...

Mild winters in Zephyrhills, Florida, draw many snowbirds and retirees moving from colder climates. The cost of living in Zephyrhills is lower than the national average, primarily due to moderate housing costs. Florida’s lack of state income tax appeals to many retirees. Zephyrhills, Florida, is a welcoming Central...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Lakeland man is facing a...

A man in central Florida was smoking a cigarette while on the phone with his mother when he was suddenly shot dead by his upstairs neighbor, authorities say. David Richard Morris, 48, has been charged with second-degree murder without premeditation and discharging a firearm in a residential area in the death of...

Tucked away at 708 W Sam Allen Rd in Plant City, Florida, the Plant City Farm & Flea Market is the kind of place that turns a casual Saturday morning into a full-blown adventure. Open every day from 6 AM to 3 PM, this beloved market blends fresh produce, live plants, vintage finds, and local food into one lively...

TAMPA, Fla. - Bay Area homeowners dealing with lingering storm damage or high property tax bills have some federal relief available. If your home or property was damaged by Hurricanes Helene or Milton, you can claim disaster-related losses without itemizing your deductions. Crucially, the government waived the old...