Lakeland FL

Located at 804 Providence Road in Brandon, alongside Hong Hot Pot, Chen’s Duck & Dumplings serves “fresh, handmade dumplings with authentic flavors. From classic favorites to bold creations, every bite is crafted with care and passion.” Soon, it’ll be serving them in Lakeland, too. Plan review...

What started as a busy Saturday at the Urban Air trampoline park in Brandon turned into a crowd-control headache when hundreds of teenagers flooded the venue, prompting staff to close early and call in a sizable Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office response. Deputies ordered the crowd out, moved people into the...

BRANDON, Fla. — Eight juveniles were arrested after a TikTok trend led to law enforcement being called to a Brandon trampoline park. It happened last Saturday at the Urban Air located at 179 E. Bloomingdale Ave. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said hundreds of kids "overwhelmed" the business, forcing...

Speed cameras marketed for child safety now feed Flock's AI surveillance network, turning school zone drives into searchable vehicle tracking data.

By 5:35 a.m. EDT today, Tampa Bay was already starting the day on the sticky side, with mostly cloudy skies, a muggy feel, temperatures hovering near 67°F and humidity deep in the mid 90s. The atmosphere will flip to a warm, mostly sunny setup by midday, sending highs toward 88°F before a front slides through later...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Like clockwork each month, for many women, the need for feminine products is inevitable. “Over 2 billion women across the world have a period. It’s a natural, healthy process that everybody goes through. Why aren’t these supplies provided to them?” resident Lyndsey Venrick said.

Due to very dry conditions, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will begin Phase III water restrictions in Polk County, including Bartow, from April 3 through July 1. Lawn watering is limited to one day per week with set hours: 12:01–4 a.m. or 8–11:59 p.m. (smaller than one acre may pick one window;...

A man who fled from a Central Florida hit-and-run crash was arrested, but the suspect faces more than just the local charges. The post Man Who Fled Central Florida Hit-and-Run Crash Arrested appeared first on West Orlando News .

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Bartow Police Department are currently investigating the death of Jeffrey Lee Blevins, 56, which occurred late last night, March 26, 2026. Authorities have described the incident as a “violent death,” though specific details regarding the cause of death or potential suspects...

Felons fleeing from local law enforcement were busted when they ended up on a dead end street in Central Florida. The post Felons Fleeing Law Enforcement Busted on Dead End Street in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .