Grounded Dreams: Lockheed XFV – The Vertical Fighter Killed By Engine Delays
In 1948, the US Navy wanted an aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing for operation from the aft decks of conventional ships. Both Lockheed and Convair were competing in the program. However, in 1950, the requirement changed, and the Navy was now looking for a research aircraft that could eventually become a
Sand Spills, Lanes Blocked: Dump Truck Overturns In Hillsborough County I-75 Crash
Florida Highway Patrol A midday crash on Interstate 75 sent a driver to the hospital...
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open July 8
After more than six years of preparation and construction, hospital officials are targeting July 8, 2026, as the opening date for Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital. The seven story building, at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, will begin operations with more than 300 inpatient beds, anticipating dem
Lakeland police urge ‘Red, White, and Kaboom’ visitors to prepare for extreme heat
The annual Lakeland Red, White, and Kaboom celebration returns this Friday to honor the nation's milestone anniversary with massive crowds expected downtown. Local police are implementing strict safety measures, including drone surveillance, street closures, and strategic intersection blockages to protect event attende
Storms And Alligators: Polk County First Responders Rescue Family Lost In Nature Reserve
Deputy Annucci carrying one of the children, a young girl, out of the storm (PCSO)...
Argument Ends In Gunfire At Winter Haven Intersection; One Person Hospitalized
Police Lights (File) WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Winter Haven police are investigating an isolated shooting...
Publix opening 3 new stores in July. See upcoming locations
Publix is set to open new stores in July, further expanding its footprint in its home state of Florida as the grocery chain continues steady growth across the Southeast. The openings, scheduled between July 2 and July 16, include three locations in Florida, according to Publix’s “New Store Openings” page . The addition
Feels-like temperatures could reach 110° under heat advisory Monday | Weather Impact Alert
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for dangerous heat across Tampa Bay from noon until 6 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Citrus and Hernando counties during that time frame for the possibility of dangerous heat. While the...
Man accused of shooting stepson, crashing car near Bradenton Steak n’ Shake, held without...
A man accused of shooting his stepson, fleeing the scene, and crashing his vehicle into a Bradenton Steak n' Shake had his first court appearance on Friday.
Dashcam Captures Driver Punching Woman’s Windshield During Road Rage Incident
One Florida driver’s commute turned frightening after another motorist allegedly cut her off, stopped in the middle of Interstate 4, and walked toward her vehicle. Dashcam video released by the Florida Highway Patrol captured the ... Read more
