Lakeland FL

Lakeland sits between Tampa and Orlando, but locals know you don’t have to leave town to find a seriously good burger. These five spots get mentioned a lot when people start ranking their favorites. 1. Burger 21. Burger 21 in Lakeland is a go‑to for people who want options....

In an effort to help Polk County residents get rid of yard waste from the recent cold snaps, Polk County commissioners have agreed to a flat fee of $10 per load taken to the North Central Transfer Station, the county said. County residents will need to take the yard waste to the North Central Transfer Station at 3131...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — One man died, and another person was injured after a crash in Lakeland on Monday, the Lakeland Police Department said. At 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a crash in the 1500 block of East Memorial Boulevard at Interlachen Parkway. Just before the crash, a Silver...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A man in Polk County was arrested for illegally killing an alligator on Wednesday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC officials tell 10 Tampa Bay News they responded to a report from Bartow police about a man who shot a gator illegally.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A motorcyclist was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday night, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. It happened just after 7 p.m. at the intersection of 3rd Street SW and Avenue G SW. Deputies say a Nissan Rogue was traveling north on Third Street SW...

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Memories and more are continuing to flood in for the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait over the weekend as part of the ongoing conflict with Iran. One of the many from across the country who are honoring...

(This article was revised to include video and gallery.) From Chick-fil-A Cow mascot suit to franchise owner, Lakeland native Kara Kirkland opened a new Chick-fil-A restaurant March 5 in her hometown. The Shepherd Road Chick-fil-A is at 6875 S. Florida Ave. Chick-fil-A Inc. selected Kirkland to be the local...

Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. We have a better chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms today. The rain chance begins this afternoon and continues into the evening. Some of us could get a heavy downpour while others see no rain at all. If you...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - (March 5, 2026) — Afternoon thunderstorms produced up to 7 inches of rainfall Thursday in parts of the Suncoast, totals that are unusual for this time of year, according to estimated rainfall data. The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory today for NE Manatee County due to the...

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it has implemented "grappler" technology on at least 50 patrol vehicles.