Hillsborough deputy charged in second armed kidnapping incident: police
A Hillsborough County deputy accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint and assaulting her this week has been charged in connection to a similar incident that happened last year.
Foggy Mornings And Near-Record Heat: Tampa Bay Set For 25-MPH Weekend Shakeup
Tampa Bay Area Weather Outlook (TFP) TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay area is settling...
Lockheed VC-121A “MacArthur Bataan” to Join SUN ’n FUN
The SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo will once again host hundreds of historic aircraft during its week-long gathering in Lakeland, Florida, from April 14–19, 2026. Among the highlights on display, both in the air and on the ground, will be a rare example of one of the most iconic four-engine transports of the 20th...
🚚 Polk County Supply Chain Jobs – Multiple Openings Up to $39/hr
Polk County’s logistics scene is buzzing right now, with solid opportunities from Frostproof to Winter Haven. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of warehouse or purchasing experience, there’s something here for you.
3 arrested in $75K high-end liquor theft ring targeting Tampa distributor: HCSO
WIMAUMA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested three people following an investigation into an organized theft scheme. According to HCSO, Darrell Glass, Mario Bancroft and Lateisha Glass were arrested in connection to the organized theft scheme. The backstory:. According to HCSO, a company...
From Florida To Georgia And Colorado, How A Woman Sold $421,000 In Land She...
Cheryl Annette Jefferson A two-year investigation into a complex real estate scheme ended last week...
Gin Khao Food Truck Opening First Brick-and-Mortar
Gin Khao, the food truck that offers Thai cuisine in Polk County locales like Bartow, Lakeland, and Winter Haven, is preparing to launch its first brick-and-mortar restaurant. According to recently submitted plan review documents, the first Gin Khao restaurant will launch at 750 W Main Street in Bartow. The current...
Bok Tower Gardens now part of ‘Road Trip Florida’
LAKE WALES, Fla. — Bok Tower Gardens is now part of Road Trip Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation’s celebration for America 250. A new historical marker has been placed for Bok Tower at the I-4 rest stop in Polk County. FDOT has placed these signs for historical sites across the state for America 250,...
Lakeland man who drowned saving 3 people honored with Carnegie Medal
Mark Bryson of Lakeland took his family to Daytona Beach in June 2023 as a surprise celebration of his daughter’s seventh birthday. The joyful outing transformed into a tragedy . As Bryson was helping his daughter build a sandcastle on the beach, he heard shouts coming from the water. Bryson’s 11-year-son, the son’s...
Attempt to develop land in Hillsborough County fails
ODESSA, Fla. - A developer failed to receive multiple approvals he needed in Hillsborough County on Thursday to turn a piece of land into a neighborhood with commercial space. Stephen Dibbs wanted to build more than 100,000 square feet of commercial space and either 392 RV spaces or 392 single-family homes on more...
