3 ways anyone can earn a degree at Southeastern University
Thinking about getting your degree, but unsure if college fits into your life? Southeastern University (SEU) has flexible degree pathways that make education accessible to all, whether you’re starting out or starting over . In addition to an on-campus format, SEU offers online + partner site programs , all with...
The Old-School Diner In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Biscuits And Gravy
Tucked away in Haines City, Florida, Egg City Diner serves up the kind of biscuits and gravy that make grown adults close their eyes and sigh with happiness – a culinary time machine where flour, butter, and sausage gravy combine to create breakfast magic. The vibrant orange building with...
Several arrests on Lake Winterset including DUI boater crashing into dock: Affidavits
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office says that a reckless boater was arrested and charged with a DUI after colliding with a dock on Lake Winterset. Benjamin Mendez, 41, was driving a pontoon boat on Saturday with two men and one woman onboard when they struck a dock, according to an affidavit.
Polk County deputies investigating deadly hit-and-run
LAKELAND, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run that left a person dead early Monday. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened on Highland St. near Wabash Ave. just outside Lakeland. An adult died, according to PCSO, but no further details about the...
Hometown Heroes housing program reopens
Hometown Heroes is a down payment assistance program that helps prospective home buyers with a down payment. It only applies to those who qualify as hometown heroes.
Polk County Deputies Help Return Missing Orlando Man Home Safe
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A frantic search for a missing Orlando man with dementia came to a heartwarming end on Sunday, thanks to the swift actions of Polk County deputies. Ronald, an 85-year-old man who was reported missing and endangered, was found safe and sound after a tense morning search, providing a sense of relief...
Florida Heat and Storms: Heavy Rainfall and Thunder Threat in West-Central Florida Today
TAMPA, Fla. – Afternoon storms could bring heavy rain, dangerous lightning, and localized flooding across West Central and Southwest Florida on Monday as heat indices soar past 100 degrees. According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, morning sunshine will give way to scattered to numerous thunderstorms...
The Empanadas At This Iconic Sandwich Shop In Florida Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Tucked away in a Riverview strip mall, Box of Cubans has quietly built a reputation that extends far beyond its modest surroundings. While their Cuban sandwiches might have put them on the map, it’s their empanadas that have customers making special trips from across the Sunshine State. Have you...
Pasco Deputies Seek Public’s Help In Search For Missing Dade City Woman
DADE CITY, Fla. – Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Christa McCullers, a missing and endangered 39-year-old woman. McCullers was last seen on Thursday, August 15, around 9:50 p.m., on Happy Hill Road. area of Dade City. According to a release from...
Tampa Bay Area Under Heat Advisory with Index Values Up to 109 Degrees, Residents...
Residents in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for a sweltering Saturday with a heat advisory in effect, as temperatures are set to soar alongside high humidity levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an advisory early this morning, warning of heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees. According to the NWS...
