Lakeland FL

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Did you spot an unusual ring around the sun in Tampa Bay over the weekend? Residents from Anna Maria Island all the way to Auburndale sent in photos of a bright, perfectly circular ring around the sun that was visible for at least a few hours on Sunday afternoon. WFLA Meteorologist […]

Lakeland Police Department LAKELAND, Fla. – A Saturday morning drive ended in tragedy for a...

Uber and Lyft drivers across Tampa Bay have quit taking fares. Gas prices jumped after the Iran conflict started, and many can't afford to drive anymore. Parking the car beats losing money on every trip. Chip Santiago drove for Uber seven months in his 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. He quit...

35-year-old Jeremiah Autry and 43-year-old Aden Reese POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies in Polk County...

CLEARWATER, Fla. - April is Water Conservation Month, and the driest month of the year, and this year, it comes during one of the most significant droughts in the last 50 years. The backstory:. On Monday, Tampa Bay Water recognized residents David Kulp and Michele Burt with the annual Community...

Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office...

A cold front passing across the state and settling to the south of Tampa Bay will stir up gusty winds Monday into Tuesday. Northeasterly winds will be sustained between 15 to 20 mph Monday and Tuesday, gusting between 25 to 30 mph at times. Dry air is rushing in behind...

The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency is launching the Lakeland CRA Mural Passport, an interactive initiative designed to showcase the city’s vibrant public art scene while encouraging residents and visitors to explore Lakeland’s unique neighborhoods. The Mural Passport invites participants to visit a curated collection of murals located throughout CRA districts, including Downtown, Midtown and Dixieland, the city said in a news release. By checking...

Picture waking up to warm Florida sunshine. You sip coffee on a quiet porch. Monthly expenses barely pass $1,200. Sounds like a scene from The Golden Girls. But welcome to Bartow, Florida. A small city in Polk County most retirees haven’t discovered yet. But they absolutely should. This place flies...

Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. A cold front is moving south of Tampa Bay with gusty winds and lower humidity today. Highs will reach the low to mid 80s. It's breezy with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph and higher gusts. Check your...