Lakeland FL

A new name will appear on the storefront, but the story behind it carries decades of experience, resilience, and renewal. A locally owned computer sales and service business is celebrating its grand opening in Lakeland this week. While the business name is new to the community, the journey that led here began more than

Food inspectors made their rounds across Hillsborough County in April 2026, and the results were a mixed bag. State records from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation showed that inspectors visited 568 restaurants across the county over the last 30 days, with 425 establishments passing on their f

A couple in Plant City, Florida, is facing multiple charges after they allegedly fled from a traffic stop. As per the police, a backpack containing a firearm and narcotics was thrown out during the chase, ... Read more

A 19-year-old Bartow man lost his life in the early morning hours of May 31, 2026, after his all-terrain vehicle flipped during a nighttime ride with friends at River Ranch Hunt Club near Lake Wales. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of Layne Michael Smith, whose passing has...

A series of "teen takeovers" across Tampa Bay have now captured the state attorney general's attention after some of the events devolved into chaos and violence.

AI data centers have become a subject of intense controversy across municipalities in the United States as communities worry about their impact on their environment and finances.

FLORIDA — A traffic stop attempt on Interstate 75 turned into a cross-county pursuit and drug bust early Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the incident began shortly after midnight when a trooper conducting traffic enforcement on I-75 in Hillsborough County spotted a black Ford Mus

Noel Marsh III CLEARWATER, Fla. – A 16-year-old from Haines City faces multiple felony charges...

This fall, the City Commission will consider a proposal by the Lakeland Police Department (LPD) to expand the city’s contract with Axon Enterprises Inc., the company that provides Lakeland’s body cameras, in-car cameras, and tasers. Assistant Chief of Police Hans Lehman made the 10-year, $21.3 million proposal at...

Lakeland residents voiced strong opposition to the proposed 550,000-square-foot "Project Swan" data center, citing concerns about noise, water and power consumption, environmental impacts and potential effects on local wildlife. Developers have not yet disclosed key details about the project, including its expected ene