Lakeland FL

A Bartow man with multiple current drug warrants from Pinellas County was apprehended Wednesday evening near Winter Haven’s north post office. Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) took Joshua Poe, 38, into jail without incident. Authorities were looking for Poe in connection with an active warrant...

There’s a moment—right as you step inside The Dali Museum—when your eyes catch a melting clock, your brain tilts slightly, and you think, Yep, we’re not in an ordinary art museum anymore. This isn't just a place to look at paintings. It's a portal into the deliciously bizarre mind of Salvador Dalí, where art, science, architecture, and imagination swirl together like one of his signature mustaches.

You know that feeling when you stumble into something that just gets island life? That’s exactly what it’s like stepping into the Sanibel Island Farmer’s Market. The scent of citrus and ocean breeze hits you first. Then the sounds: local chatter, guitar strums, the sizzle of breakfast burritos on a flat top. This isn’t your average market—it’s a weekly celebration of island flavor, color, and community.

TAMPA, Fla. – What began as a stolen vehicle investigation quickly escalated into a significant drug bust for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old man on a litany of charges, including grand theft auto and drug trafficking. Christopher Cody Talavera Sr., 39,...

Avelo Airlines is expanding service to include two new destinations from Lakeland International Airport.

Bartow, Fla. (June 12, 2025) — Polk County’s behavioral health team has launched a website to help those seeking mental health and substance use disorder resources in the county. The website features a directory of behavioral health providers in Polk County, blogs from local professionals focusing on relevant health...

Polk County is one of the deadliest counties in the state for pedestrians and the county is launching a new program to reduce the death rate to zero.

Cities across the country will see protesters take to the streets on June 14. The nationwide protest is called the 'No Kings Mass Protest.'

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three individuals suspected of using a stolen credit card at various locations throughout Hillsborough County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspects were observed on May 14, 2025,...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Valrico man is facing charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident Thursday afternoon near Mulberry. Scott Collett, 52, was arrested at his home after deputies identified him as the driver who threatened another motorist on State Road 60. The incident...