Lakeland FL

Florida Polytechnic University is welcoming the largest cohort of distinguished Fulbright awardees in its history, with international scholars and students set to pursue advanced research and graduate studies during the 2025-26 academic year. The group of 21 graduate students and scholars participating in the...

TAMPA, Fla. — In less than two weeks, students will head back to college campuses across Florida. For many at Florida State University, it’ll be their first time back since April’s deadly shooting. That includes a Tampa Bay area woman who was injured in the attack. 10...

Mark your calendars! Polk County Parks and Recreation’s annual Letters From the North Pole returns. This year, the friendly North Pole staff are ready to write their custom letters and certificates for the children of Polk County. Don’t miss out on this magical tradition. The registration link will...

HOLIDAY, Fla. — Tampa Bay is considered Florida’s manufacturing hub with more than 3,500 manufacturers across Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties. But the industry is currently facing a challenge – finding skilled workers. According to the Bay Area Manufacturers Association, there is a shortage of employees in...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Wauchula woman is facing multiple charges after being arrested for allegedly burglarizing a former friend’s home, confessing to the crime, and then returning to destroy the stolen property and cause significant damage to the victim’s vehicle. On Sunday, August 11, the Polk...

According to the Winter Haven Public Safety Department, a man has been seriously injured following a crash on Sunday morning.

One person is dead after a shooting at a residence in Lutz on Sunday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Florida law allows school zone camera tickets without flashing beacons, sparking outrage as zero appeals succeed in Hillsborough County

Two popular Polk County restaurants temporarily closed their doors in July after failing state health inspections. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted 260 restaurant inspections across the county during the last 30 days. While 227 establishments passed on their first visit, 33...

BARTOW, Fla. — The Polk County School District is hoping a new state-of-the-art program can help fill the need for air traffic controllers in the county and nationwide. The past few weeks have been busy for students in the control tower operator program at Traviss Technical College. They’re learning...