Lakeland FL

Congratulations to our Chamber Member Companies celebrating ribbon cuttings, ground breakings and special anniversaries! Our Chamber Ambassador Committee continues to make those moments special with their engagement in these events! Here's a look at our members across the Tampa Bay region in the second quarter of...

There will be showers and a few storms in southern areas this morning as temperatures start out in the mid-70s across Tampa Bay. Isolated showers will form again in southern and eastern communities this afternoon with highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees with lower humidity. Isolated showers are possible...

It's estimated that nearly 3 million people in Florida are facing food insecurity, according to Feeding America, and over 2 million of them are children. Now, you're probably thinking "no problem... they get a good lunch in school." But what about during the summer?. Food insecurity doesn't follow the rules...

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 130 restaurants in Polk County during the last 30 days. While 112 establishments passed on their first visit, 18 restaurants failed to meet standards initially and required follow-up inspections before...

The water in Lake Bonnet isn’t supposed to be the murky green of an exotic cocktail. And it might not be in the future, if an innovative algae-harvesting project works as expected. The city is nearly halfway through an eight-month test of cutting-edge algae harvesting equipment from Texas-based AECOM.

HAINES CITY, Fla. — Concerns are growing in one Polk County neighborhood just days after several inches of water threatened homes during a storm on Sunday. Inside her home, Amanda May tried to find a little joy in the midst of a difficult week. “Surprising my daughter with a...

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings. A Haines City police captain is among 11 people indicted in a scheme to defraud Veterans Affairs (VA), according to reporting from FOX 13. Captain Gabriel Garcia, who has served with the department since 2007,...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The names Helene and Milton are still fresh in our minds — and for good reason. Those storms were a harsh reminder that living in paradise comes with a price, fundamentally changing how Tampa Bay-area residents approach hurricane preparation. The rain fell on St....

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) was dispatched to a recreational vehicle fire on Combee Road in Lakeland just before noon on May 31.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A man with a lengthy criminal record was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly stealing a bicycle from the Mulberry Walmart. Bruce Roy Bradshaw, 40, of Mulberry, was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. This latest incident adds to a substantial criminal history for...