Lakeland FL

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Starting Friday, the Tampa Bay area will be under tighter water restrictions amid dry conditions affecting millions of Floridians. The Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage, meaning fewer opportunities to use water in order to...

Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. Tuesday will begin with temperatures in the 60s. An east wind will be in place again. The wind will be light enough that a sea breeze will form during the afternoon. Showers may develop over Eastern and Central Florida...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your home? Several wonderful cats in Lakeland, Florida are ready to meet you! Each one has a unique story and personality, and they’re all hoping for a loving forever family.

A Sunday morning convenience store stop in Lakeland turned into a criminal arrest and a high-speed chase. Around 8:00 a.m., a man stopped at the Circle K at 8324 US 98. When he returned to his car after visiting the store, he noticed that his cell phone had been stolen from the front seat.

Tampa Bay 28 reporter Keely McCormick heads to Brandon to witness the challenges firsthand of how construction is causing headaches for East Hillsborough businesses.

TAMPA, Fla. – Earlier this month, troopers pulled over a truck along Interstate 4 after they noticed “missiles” strapped to the back, according to the Florida Highway Patrol Tampa. In an incident report, troopers said the incident happened on March 22, just after noon. At the time,...

Polk's Best Barbecue competition has gotten juicy as the Elite 8 have been narrowed down to our Final Four. Who ranks a cut above the rest has been a decided by a thin margin — in some cases less than 25 votes — out of thousands. That's the width of the nice, crusted barbecue bark. Two weeks ago, our foodie March...

BRANDON, Fla. - Twenty teens have been arrested following three separate "TikTok takeover" incidents in Brandon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say large groups organized on social media have flooded local businesses, creating dangerous conditions and forcing law enforcement to...

An archival aerial photo shows Mackay Gardens & Lakeside Preserve in Lake Alfred, looking south toward Lake Rochelle. The historic Mackay House stands at the center, surrounded by what were once citrus groves owned by Alexander Mackay, a key figure in shaping the area’s agricultural legacy. Year of the photograph is...

Starting March 30, a portion of Trapnell Road near State Road 39 will close for about 21 days as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) replaces the roadway intersection. Detours will be posted, and traffic delays are possible while crews build new concrete travel lanes. State Road 39 and Trapnell Road east...