Lakeland Man Arrested After Telling Polk County Deputy He “Just Got Out of Jail...
LAKELAND, Fla. – A 55-year-old man with a history of driving-related offenses found himself back in custody Wednesday afternoon after a traffic stop in Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Johnny Dale Buckalew, Jr. after a deputy discovered he was driving a truck with an improper tag and pulling a...
Man dragged inside home, left for dead after being run over at Mulberry party:...
A 21-year-old man was dragged inside his home and left for dead after being run over during a party at a mobile home park, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
‘Five-Minute Fight’: Migrant Faces Felony Charges
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has reported that federal agents were following Nicaraguan national Denis Corea Miranda when a traffic stop led to a struggle, injuring an officer. The altercation, which authorities said lasted around five minutes, required a significant response from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office....
Zephyrhills Man Struck And Killed By Vehicle While Crossing CR-54: FHP
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross CR-54 on Tuesday night. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) confirmed the fatality, which occurred around 9:16 PM, west of Massey Road. According to the official FHP crash report, a 33-year-old Zephyrhills man...
Cross Bay Ferry making a comeback after PSTA grant
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has approved its new budget, and one of the biggest takeaways for Tampa Bay area residents and visitors is the return of ferry service. Starting next month, the Cross Bay Ferry will once again connect Tampa and St. Petersburg, this...
Hillsborough County Grants $13 Million to Tampa for Major Intersection Safety Upgrades
In a move that addresses longstanding traffic safety concerns within Tampa's city limits, Hillsborough County is putting some serious coin towards upgrading more than a dozen problematic intersections. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recently approved a transfer of $13 million to the City...
Death Investigation Launched After Human Remains Found In Central Florida Woods
A death investigation was launched after human remains were discovered in a wooded area in Central Florida. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death in Lutz, near Tampa. Last month, deputies responded to a report of possible human remains in a wooded area in the 19100 block...
Rescuers help blue heron with pickleball stuck on its beak in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. — Rescuers came to the aid of a bird that got its beak stuck in a pickleball. A great blue heron was spotted with its beak stuck in one of the holes of the ball in the Lake Hollingsworth area of Lakeland. A rescuer was able to catch the bird on Tuesday after multiple attempts over several days,...
The Gigantic Flea Market In Florida Where $45 Still Buys A Day’s Worth Of...
In an age when forty-five dollars barely covers dinner and a movie, there exists a commercial wonderland where that same amount can fill your arms with treasures, your stomach with delicious food, and your day with unforgettable experiences. Welcome to International Market World Flea and Farmers Market in Auburndale,...
Multiple Suspects Taken Into Custody In Central Florida Riot
Multiple suspects were taken into custody in a recent Central Florida riot. Eight suspects involved in a violent disturbance of peace at Lake Winterset last month were arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. PCSO received a call reporting an in-progress fight near the shoreline of Lake Winterset. Deputies...
