Lakeland to hold public hearing on Talbot House’s push for new location
In December, Lakeland's Planning and Zoning Commission denied Talbot House Ministries' request for a land use amendment and rezoning application. Talbot House appealed the decision. During a meeting Monday, city commissioners approved taking up the matter in a public hearing scheduled for April 6. If the commission...
Winds Drive Central Florida Wildfires; I-95 Shut Down
As thousands of fans were enjoying Sunday’s Daytona 500 in Florida, multiple wildfires were burning nearby. High winds fueled fires across Volusia, Osceola and Polk counties. In Daytona Beach, cars were burned at the Crazy Horse Campground and Interstate 95 was shut down in both directions for hours.
Lakeland Electric customers will see higher bills starting next month
Lakeland Electric customers will see higher bills starting next month.
Wedding venue suddenly closes
Cross Creek Ranch, a sprawling 17-acre wedding venue in Dover, notified customers this week it’s permanently closed without warning, leaving couples heartbroken and searching for answers. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Winter Haven Captain Among Four Reservists Killed In Kuwait Drone Attack
The Pentagon has identified four Army Reserve soldiers who lost their lives this week during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. The March 1 strike, occurring amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran, claimed the lives of personnel assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, Iowa.
79-year-old woman dies in two-vehicle crash on Winter Lake Road
A 79-year-old woman was killed in a crash on Winter Lake Road on Feb. 27. The crash happened just before 4 p.m. at Winter Lake Road and Camellia Drive in Winter Haven. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said evidence and witness statements indicate Geneva Lane , 79, was driving a 2017 Subaru and attempting to turn left...
4 Arrested for Stealing Thousands from local store
On January 12, 2026, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Officers were called to the Ulta store in South Lakeland for a theft that had just occurred. Store personnel reported that two females, later identified as Deja Grooms and Sierra Lockwood, had fled the store with bags of merchandise without paying. The duo met up with...
Polk County house cleaner arrested a third time for theft
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A self-employed house cleaner has been arrested for the third time in less than a month on charges of stealing jewelry from clients, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. A new arrest warrant was issued for 31-year-old Ashley Hernandez after a new victim came forward...
1 dead after mobile home catches on fire in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA)— One person is dead after a mobile home caught fire on Sunday night, the Lakeland Fire Department announced. Crews responded to a mobile home fire on Pine Ridge Drive around 9:45 p.m. Initial reports indicated that two people were possibly trapped inside the home, according to the fire...
Bartow Sonny’s, will soon rise from the ashes
It is a tough break for the Bartow community, but the spirit of the “Pit” is clearly still burning. After the devastating fire on January 7, 2026, which leveled the building at 595 N. Broadway Ave, the plans for a comeback are already in motion. The Incident Recap.
