Former Ovation in South Lakeland becomes Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
Joel Rodriguez, 47, has deep roots in Polk County and family stories that keep him connected to his Mexican heritage — now, his family is sharing their culinary traditions at Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana, 4715 S. Florida Ave., formerly Ovation Bar & Bistro. Joel and his brother Fernando, 44,...
Traffic stop uncovers items used for illegal cockfighting: Lakeland PD
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A Plant City man was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of items used for illegal cockfighting, the Lakeland Police Department announced. During a routine traffic stop on July 27, the driver, Baltazar Mandujano, 38, was arrested after officers recovered marijuana and...
Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In Lakeland, Marking Polk County’s Fifth Case This Year
Bats Florida (File) LAKELAND, Fla. – Health officials confirmed the fifth rabies case in Polk...
VIDEO: Man reaches for crowbar during arrested outside Lutz Publix, deputies say
A man was caught on camera reaching for a crowbar while he was being arrested outside a Lutz Publix, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Ex-cop executed in Florida connected to missing Polk County teen, Judd says
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA)— An ex-police officer who was executed in Florida on Tuesday was connected to the death of a missing Polk County teen in 1987, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced. James Duckett was executed on Tuesday after he was convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of 11-year-old Te
Florida logs first 2026 death from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria as cases spread to 8 counties
Severe infections can require surgery or even amputation to remove damaged tissue.
Central Florida Woman Arrested after Harassing Neighbor, Falsely Reporting Crime
A Central Florida woman was arrested after harassing a neighbor and falsely reporting him for a crime. The post Central Florida Woman Arrested after Harassing Neighbor, Falsely Reporting Crime appeared first on West Orlando News .
Florida Fantasy 5 Tickets From Publix, Gas Stations Win $166K
Yesterday's Florida Fantasy 5 drawings turned routine errands into a combined $166,453 payday, with a Lakeland Publix ticket and two gas-station tickets taking the top prizes. The Lakeland Publix ticket matched the midday numbers 3, 6, 15, 27 and 29 for a $54,033 prize. In the evening drawing, tickets sold at a West Pa
LIVE: Scattered downpours & storms Thursday
After a mainly dry early morning, scattered rain & storms will pass through the Tampa Bay area for the late morning and early afternoon, bringing a low-end flood risk for most of the area. Mostly cloudy skies will persist throughout the day Thursday. Cloud cover and early rain chances will keep high temperatures below
Polk County Sheriff To Hold Cold Case Briefing Following Execution Of James Duckett
Crime Scene Tape (File) POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will brief...
