Winter Haven native crowned Miss Florida 2026 in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. - A Winter Haven native is Florida's newest titleholder after Alexandra de Roos was crowned Miss Florida 2026 Saturday night at the RP Funding Center's Youkey Theatre in Lakeland. Miss Florida 2026 crowned. The backstory:. The reigning Miss Manatee claimed the coveted title following three nights of comp
Spinning Into Trouble: Davenport Teen Arrested After Doing Donuts In ’91 Nissan Sentra
Gavin Salonga POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old Davenport man faces a reckless driving charge...
Card Game Over: Lutz Man Arrested For $425 ‘Magic’ Theft At Davenport Target
Donavan Jakob Halsnik POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A trip to a Davenport shopping plaza turned...
Hillpointe Opens Pointe Grand Apartments In Davenport And Minneola
Working households in Central Florida are getting two new rental options that try to thread the needle between luxury and affordability. Hillpointe is rolling out a pair of Pointe Grand apartment communities, one in Davenport and another just outside Minneola, with rents positioned below typical Class A levels. The Dav
This Affordable Florida City Makes Living Comfortably On Social Security A Real Possibility
Tucked away in the heart of Polk County, Bartow, Florida is one of the state’s best-kept secrets for retirees living on Social Security. With its low cost of living, warm weather, and genuine small-town charm, this historic city offers a lifestyle that feels rich without draining your monthly check.
Overnight State Road 33 Crash In Lakeland Leaves Woman Dead
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) LAKELAND, Fla. — A late-night collision on State Road...
Florida Grandmothers Claim Deputies Violently Arrested Them After Delivering Supplies to Homeless Camp: ‘No...
Two volunteers with the nonprofit group Defund Oligarchy Blessed by Liberty say deputies from the Florida Polk County Sheriff’s Office violently arrested them after they delivered supplies to a homeless camp in Florida. The group says both women were hurt during the incident. According to the organization, Kim Edmond..
Residents Were Found In Unlicensed Homes. Deputies Say Their Benefits Were Being Taken
Two Central Florida operators are facing felony charges after authorities said a network of homes in Polk and Osceola counties functioned as unlicensed assisted-living facilities ... Read More
Dry weather raises concerns about at-home fireworks in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — With the Fourth of July days away, dry weather and burn bans in parts of Florida have some Tampa locals worried about fires. Julie Gentry, a Tampa resident, said the heat has taken a toll on the grass and plants in her backyard, but the real concern is a potential fire.
Passing Attempt Turns Fatal: Two Dead, Multiple Injured In Violent Florida Three-Vehicle Crash
Florida Highway Patrol A devastating multi-car collision on State Road 39 claimed the lives of...
