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Polk County is reeling after Brian West, a longtime community relations manager for Publix, passed away unexpectedly.

Two major pieces of the long-awaited Tampa Bay Ferry service have now, very literally, been secured. Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) announced that it had completed the purchase of the two vessels that will service St. Pete and Tampa as part of the upcoming year-round ferry service crossing the waters of Tam

Mavis Tires and Brakes, a leading automotive service and tire retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its new Lakeland, Florida, location at 5335 West Pipkin Rd., Lakeland, FL 33811. This is the brand’s newest location in the greater Lakeland metropolitan area, extending Mavis’s convenient and dependable servic

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, and forensic investigators from Florida Gulf Coast University searched a property where convicted serial killer Billy Mansfield claimed to have disposed of victims; this afternoon, they told 8 On Your Side they were unable to locate remains.

Auburndale resident Tammy Roosa was arrested today after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said a dog was found with its muzzle wrapped in duct tape. According to the sheriff's office, the investigation started when a photo of the dog surfaced on Facebook, and deputies located and detained Roosa later that same day. Aut

Between 2022 and 2023 when Polk County landed on lists of fastest growing U.S. counties, Publix took note and started plans for a boom of its own. To feed the influx of people moving to the county, Publix has opened or will open four new grocery stores in the county this year, with a fifth under construction and expect

Restaurant inspection reports released by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation show that 95 restaurant inspections were conducted across Polk County during the last 30 days. Of those, 81 establishments passed on their first inspection, while 14 failed to meet standards during the initial visit a

Daniel McCall PCSO LAKELAND, Fla. – A 54-year-old Lakeland man is facing 11 criminal charges,...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A Polk County nonprofit is expanding a transportation program that provides free Uber rides to grocery stores and food pantries, aiming to help residents who face troubles getting around so they can get food. We Care of Central Florida launched Project Ride to Wellness as...

Joshua Lopez-Morales POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A brief traffic infraction in Poinciana led to the...