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Gavin Liem McKenzie POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 29-year-old Mulberry man wanted on an active...

Christopher Boudreaux faces an attempted second-degree murder charge after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he attacked a housemate with a clothes iron Monday. Investigators said Boudreaux punched the victim on a couch before beating him in the head with the iron until it broke into pieces. The victim hit...

TAMPA, Fla. - Lightning can turn an ordinary summer storm into a dangerous and destructive event. Several recent incidents around the Bay Area have put that risk in the spotlight. Lightning protection. What we know:. All South Lightning Protection Inc. in Tampa recommends homeowners consider surge protection for their

Tampa Bay restaurants are up against quite a bit. Despite rising rents and food costs, pesky inflation and even GLP-1 weight loss medications, local restaurants are still making it happen. And, even though summers are often the slower months for local eateries, Tampa Bay still witnessed a slew of new spots to explore.

The Tampa Bay Top 25 undergoes substantial movement after Week 3, even with Lakeland maintaining its grip on the No. 1 position. The Dreadnaughts fall 32-25 to Venice but remain the region’s highest-rated team, while Armwood makes a three-position jump to No. 2 following a 35-0 shutout of Plant City. Tampa Bay Tech rem

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Umbrellas will be needed this afternoon and evening, with widespread storms likely. It will stay dry through the morning, with storms starting to build after 12 pm. Storms will grow in coverage and be most widespread from 4 to 7 pm. Storms will move west, toward the beaches, and a few […]

The two Tampa Bay ferry boats, part of PSTA’s new ferry service, are getting refurbished in Tarpon Springs. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna got a tour of the boats Tuesday. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said both boats have to pass Coast Guard inspections before anyone can hop onboard, which will happen as so

TAMPA, Fla. — When it comes to veterans’ benefits, the process can be tricky. Many veterans often don’t get the benefits they feel they’re entitled to. That’s why a former U.S. Army officer-turned-influencer is helping veterans with their benefits using social media. DeWayne Kimble says...

Following pressure from concerned residents, the Eagle Lake City Commission has three items on its Sept. 9 agenda to deliberate following a series of contentious meetings in recent months. The commission will decide whether to hire an investigator to look into the disposition of a city-owned vehicle, generate a scope o

Violating water-restriction policies is going to get more expensive, while Lakeland Electric customers will see a lower fuel charge, following the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Leaders also discussed the rising volume of travelers through Lakeland’s city-owned airport and authorized a state grant to revi