Growing Lakeland firm tops $1 billion in 2025 sales
A two-property 7-Eleven portfolio has sold for $10.62 million. The portfolio includes a shop in Fort Myers at 2977 Cleveland Ave. The 3,010-square-feet shop was built in 2019 and sits on a 2.13-acre site that includes a Mobil-branded gas station and a Wells Fargo ATM. The second property is in Plantation. The...
Tampa preps for windy, cold Gasparilla tomorrow, Dade City Kumquat Festival postponed and Catherine...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We will start Saturday morning in the 50s with a few isolated showers, then temperatures drop through the day. Winds could gust out of the northwest...
See the lower median price for December home listings in Polk County
The median home in Polk County listed for $335,500 in December, down 1.3% from the previous month's $339,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to December 2024, the median home list price decreased 2.2% from $343,147. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Polk...
Caught In The Act: Serial Offender Nabbed After K-Ville Business Break-In
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A high-stakes confrontation for a business owner west of K-Ville happened Thursday when he walked in on a crime already in progress. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says that around 7:00 pm on January 29, the owner discovered that cash was missing from his establishment, but the real chill came a...
Every Resident Affected: Phase II Water Rules Extend Across 11 Counties in Southwest Florida
The Southwest Florida Water Management District just declared a severe water shortage and voted to impose Phase II drought restrictions. These rules stay in effect until July. If you live in Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, or Sumter counties, or parts of...
Polk County Sheriff, Bartow Groups Open Warm Shelters And Offer Free Rides
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – As temperatures take a dive this weekend, local authorities and community leaders are making sure nobody in the area has to freeze on the streets. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has officially opened a cold-weather shelter in Bartow to provide a warm place to sleep and hot meals for those who have...
Rare Florida “Flurry Forecast” Takes Shape as Models Hint at Snowflakes From Tampa Bay...
Florida — A rare and unusual winter setup is drawing attention across the Sunshine State as meteorologists outline a low-confidence but notable chance of snow flurries late Saturday night into Sunday, an event informally dubbed a potential “Florida Flurry.”. While Florida is known for quickly shutting down snow...
LIVE BLOG: Snow flurries spotted in Tampa Bay area counties
As the winter weather continues to intensify through the weekend, we're tracking any new updates on the situation across the Tampa Bay area.
TIMELINE: When dangerous cold will move in to Tampa Bay
Saturday begins with passing light showers and mostly cloudy skies trailing behind a cold front. Conditions deteriorate throughout the day as Arctic air arrives to Florida. Highs Saturday only reach about 58° around the late morning, early afternoon, before temperatures begin falling throughout the afternoon. A Wind...
Central Florida Congressman Marries New Wife
Central Florida Congressman Darren Soto married his new wife, Sheyla Asencios, who previously served on his campaign and as his District Director. The post Central Florida Congressman Marries New Wife appeared first on West Orlando News .

















