Lakeland FL

Home prices are expected to decline in parts of the Tampa Bay region this year, with local markets ranking among those projected to see some of the biggest drops in the country. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.

• Regional airports are becoming critical economic engines for Tampa Bay, supporting tourism, logistics, and workforce growth. • Infrastructure investment and cargo expansion are driving job creation and operational scale beyond major hubs. • Long-term competitiveness hinges on sustainability, community alignment,...

Learn how artists Gillian Fazio and Katerina Santos plan to drench Lakeland in color through its first-ever mural festival, and how small businesses + muralists can get in on the artistic action.

TAMPA, Fla. – Residents across the Tampa Bay area should keep both their rain gear and winter coats handy over the next 24 hours as a swift weather system brings a round of storms followed by a sharp drop in temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, the region...

TAMPA, Fla. - A new Barbie doll is making headlines for inclusiveness, and two women from the Tampa Bay area are helping lead the conversation. Mattel this week introduced an "Autistic Barbie," the latest addition to the company’s diversity-focused lineup. To mark the release, the toy maker spotlighted Madison...

LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man found himself in handcuffs Tuesday after detectives say he turned his employer’s credit card into a personal spending account. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) arrested 37-year-old Steven Douglas Carter at his home on Kinsman Way, closing the book on a fraud investigation that...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Wednesday marks the second day of Florida’s 2026 regular legislative session, and lawmakers are turning their focus to Florida’s growing teacher shortage. What we know:. Today, the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee is scheduled to hear Senate Bill 320, a wide-ranging education package that includes...

PLANT CITY, Fla. — You may notice more produce stands around Hillsborough County. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) says more people are showing an interest in growing their own food and are winding up with plenty to sell, too. Francisco Manzano prides...

LITHIA, Fla. - Residents living near Boyette Road in Lithia say what they call a sports complex operating on land zoned "agricultural rural" is changing the character of their community. What we know:. Homeowners say increased noise, bright lights and activity are impacting both their quality of life and nearby...

The Sarasota Police Department recently arrested three people on multiple charges ranging from illegal weapons to sexual assault of a minor. On Jan. 8, the SPD’s SWAT, Community Action Team and Strategic Investigations Unit executed a search and arrest warrant at a home at 1579 28th St. The warrants...