Polk County AC Revenge Lands Poinciana Man In Handcuffs Four Months Later
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A routine traffic stop on Monday morning ended with a Poinciana man behind bars for a grudge involving a damaged air conditioner. Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office pulled over 55-year-old Jorge Luis Morales, Jr. around 10:45 am on US 27, just near the Posner Park shopping center in Davenport.
Guns, Grass, And Greed: Tampa Raid Ends In Three Arrests And A Massive Stash
TAMPA, Fla. – A Friday morning warrant sweep in a Tampa neighborhood has landed three men in jail after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives turned up a small arsenal and a significant supply of narcotics. Members of the Gang Unit descended on the residence on April 24, 2026,...
Isolated rain arrives with a weak front Monday
A weak front passing through the Tampa Bay area will bring isolated showers and some storms through southern parts of the area Monday afternoon. Thanks to the support of a passing front, a few areas of showers, and a storm or two, will develop Monday afternoon. Most rain today will exist along and south of […]
Florida Faces Extreme Drought Conditions
Glass of water at a restaurant. Photo courtesy of Ka23_13 via Wikipedia Commons. As the state continues to face drought conditions, restrictions are in place for homeowners, and restaurants won’t be serving tap water automatically. – By: Madison Overmier. TAMPA, Fla. — The whole state of Florida is facing an...
MacDonald, Rucker power Flying Tigers to 6-1 win over Tampa
Three extra-base hits from Zach MacDonald and a home run from Carson Rucker spurred the Lakeland Flying Tigers (13-7) to a 6-1 win over the Tampa Tarpons (7-13) on Saturday night at Joker Marchant Stadium. MacDonald tied a career high with three hits and three RBIs and extended his league...
Lakeland man hits 3-year-old with Jeep, charged with DUI in Volusia County: deputies
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A 3-year-old boy is recovering after he was struck by a Jeep on Saturday afternoon at Daytona Beach. According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call around 4:14 p.m. on Saturday at the beach near the University Boulevard parking lot. Witnesses...
Missing USF student was found in ‘advanced stages of decomposition’: court documents
Earlier coverage: Suspect in USF missing student case makes first appearance in court TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Missing USF student Zamil Limon, 27, whose remains were discovered on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Friday morning, was killed by “multiple sharp force injuries,” according to court documents. Hisham Abugharbieh was taken into custody in connection with […]
Sheriff Grady Judd calling taxpayers “crazy” or “radical”
Sheriff Grady Judd has one of the largest public platforms in Polk County. With a single post or during his regular coffee talk segments, he could mobilize thousands of residents to donate, foster, volunteer, and support animals at Polk County Animal Control. He has the ability to create real, immediate...
Tampa Bay’s Population Growth and Economic Expansion Reflect Strength in the Housing Market
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Muggier with more inland storms Sunday
Greater atmospheric moisture and a weak frontal system will support another low-end chance of some isolated showers and storms Sunday afternoon and evening across inland portions of Tampa Bay. After a foggy start to the day for some, expect a mix of sun and clouds and limited rain coverage throughout...
