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Polk County Sheriff POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Polk City man died early Thursday morning,...

FLORIDA — Police activity has disrupted traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge heading into Tampa on Friday morning, authorities said. According to officials, law enforcement responded around 6:15 a.m. to the northbound lanes of Interstate 275 near the Hillsborough County side of the bridge. The response led to lane closures and significant delays for commuters traveling into Tampa.

During the city of Lakeland’s first day of their annual Strategic Planning Retreat, city officials discussed key issues, including infrastructure and public safety. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Maternal health programs that once helped Tampa Bay families through pregnancy, birth and the rocky months after are quietly shrinking, and doctors say the fallout is landing hardest on Black mothers. From prenatal visits to postpartum and mental health support, key services are disappearing just as local families say they need them most.

When someone mentions Florida wineries, you probably think they’ve been out in the sun too long without a hat. But Keel Farms in Plant City is about to change everything you thought you knew about sipping wine in the Sunshine State. Let’s address the elephant in the room, or...

A stretch of the Upper Peace River from just south of Lakeland to Fort Meade is expected to run dry within days as drought conditions force water managers to make a stark tradeoff. The Southwest Florida Water Management District is closing the structure that releases water from Lake Hancock into...

Lower Keys Marine Deputy Luis Guiardinu MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A fishing excursion to the...

With a total of three locations, Riverside Seafood & Chicken is “your family’s favorite spot for incredible seafood in Lakeland and the tastiest chicken in town.” The brand appears to be continuing to expand in Lakeland with its fourth overall restaurant. Plan review paperwork submitted by Riverside Memorial LLC shows a new Riverside location opening at 2050 W Memorial Blvd.

In this first video, the lady mentioned going inside Polk County Animal Control and being shocked that all the dogs looked lethargic. She said she recorded footage. On the second video, it appears it’s inside Polk County Animal Control – Florida, and the dogs look lethargic. I don’t...

Road Work (Unsplash) LAKELAND, Fla. – If you usually take Rock Ridge Road to get...