1 dead, 1 injured after two-vehicle crash in Polk County
Deputies are investigating after a crash in Polk County left one person dead Sunday Morning.
Small-town leaders concerned about property tax amendment’s impact
DUNDEE, Fla. — Leaders in one small town in Polk County are concerned about what a proposed state amendment could mean for their community. Amendment 3 would increase homestead exemptions for homeowners, significantly reducing property taxes for those who qualify. Supporters say it would provide relief to Floridians st
Caught By The Dumpster: Mulberry Felon Busted After Scooter Theft Uncovers Gun And Drugs
Robert Lee Williams POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested...
Lakeland Man With 15 Jail Bookings Kicks Deputy in Face at Gas Station
A 35-year-old Lakeland man with a long history of run-ins with local law enforcement is facing a stack of felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies say he threw a glass beer bottle at a moving vehicle, then kicked a deputy in the face while resisting arrest outside a Kathleen Road gas station. Herschel Leroy Burdin
Death Investigation after Shooting Inside Central Florida Residence
Local law enforcement conducted a death investigation after a shooting inside a Central Florida residence. The post Death Investigation after Shooting Inside Central Florida Residence appeared first on West Orlando News .
Man Arrested in Central Florida for Attack on Pregnant Woman, Child
A man was arrested in Central Florida for a violent attack on a pregnant woman and a child, according to local law enforcement. The post Man Arrested in Central Florida for Attack on Pregnant Woman, Child appeared first on West Orlando News .
Scattered storms continue Sunday
After a dry start to the day, Tampa Bay can expect more scattered downpours and storms throughout the afternoon and evening Sunday. A mix of sun and clouds for the first half of the day will maintain a toasty forecast with seasonal highs in the low 90s for most of the area Sunday afternoon, near […]
Probation Check Leads To Major Drug Bust And Multiple Charges In Tampa
Robert Adkins TAMPA, Fla. – A routine probation check in Tampa on Friday led to...
Lakeland’s August 2026 Beautification Award Winners
Grievous Angel, the smash burger and hotdog venue at 801 E. Main St. received the city’s commercial beautification award this month. “The Grievous Angel Landscape is really unique and utilizes some effective, but unusual species. How many landscapes in Florida have Alluadia procera or Madagascan Ocotillos incorporated
Lakeland Man Arrested After Throwing Beer Bottle At Vehicle, Kicking Polk County Deputy
Herschel Leroy Burdine, III POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 35-year-old Lakeland man faces multiple felony...
