Running Out Of Time: Brief Foot Chase Leads To Capture of Wanted Haines City...
HAINES CITY, Fla. – A Wednesday afternoon search for a wanted man in Haines City ended quickly after a suspect tried—and failed—to outrun the law. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies were scouring the East Hinson Drive area on Wednesday, December 10, looking for 28-year-old Jesse Lee Weldon.
Florida Homeowner Nears Foreclosure As Squatter Lives Rent-Free, ‘It’s Deceitful, It’s Hurtful’
A Florida homeowner trying to sell her Winter Haven house is now facing foreclosure after a squatter moved in and has been living there rent-free. A Florida mother is now facing foreclosure after listing her home for sale and getting duped by a man who’s been living there rent-free.
‘This just shouldn’t be OK’: Father of Polk paramedic injured in ambulance crash speaks...
A first responder and his patient remained in critical condition Wednesday night following a crash between the ambulance and a pickup truck, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
‘Zephyrhills Will Not Be A Haven’: 6 Arrested, 4 Facing Deportation After Human Trafficking...
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – A four-day undercover push to root out human trafficking in Zephyrhills has ended with half a dozen people in handcuffs, including several foreign nationals now in federal custody. The Zephyrhills Police Department (ZPD), working alongside the Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force, wrapped up the...
Philadelphia teens get a rude awakening after stealing in Florida
The trip to Florida was supposed to end with a trophy, not handcuffs.
Person barricaded in vehicle at Hillsborough County nature preserve: HCSO
A person is barricaded inside of a vehicle at a nature preserve, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.
Deadline looms for Angel Tree gifts as TikTok ‘haul’ videos spark debate
TAMPA, Fla. — Thursday is the deadline to return Angel Tree gifts in several Tampa Bay areas, including Pinellas County, and the Salvation Army says it’s seeing a surge in both need and attention this year, partly because of TikTok. Videos showing large “Angel Tree hauls” have circulated...
Polk County paramedic ‘improving every day’ after ambulance crash, officials say
A Polk County paramedic critically injured while on the job Monday night is making improvements, Polk County Fire Rescue officials told News Channel 8 Wednesday.
Florida audit shows lack of accountability on funds paid for school vouchers
An audit of Florida's school voucher program has turned up a disturbing problem.
The Tampa Bay Fishin’ Report: Anglers begin targeting flounder
Capt. Chuck Rogers (813-918-8356): Capt. Chuck says he’s seeing some nice-sized sheepshead hanging around dock pilings in the Gandy Bridge area. Live fiddler crabs and shrimp are good bait choices. Mangrove snapper have been around docks, as well, though anglers will have to weed out lots of undersized fish. Live or...
