Lakeland FL

LAKELAND, Fla. – A 37-year-old Lakeland man, wanted for multiple felonies, including a recent carjacking, was arrested early Tuesday morning after surrendering to law enforcement at a local motel. Jonathan Allen Tenbrink, who was also wanted on charges of robbery and tampering with a witness, was taken into custody...

Some food experiences are so transcendent they become the yardstick against which all others are measured. Born & Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland, Florida is creating those benchmark moments daily, one perfect pastry at a time. The unassuming storefront in this central Florida city might not scream “culinary...

On Tuesday, two men were severely injured and one was killed during an electrical incident at a power facility in Pinellas County.

Saturday Shoppes has long been one of the best festival hosts in Tampa Bay, and their next celebration is bringing something completely new – and wildly flavorful – to the area. The first-ever Cajun Creole Festival takes place this Saturday, August 16, from 4-9 pm at Lakeland Square Mall (3800 US Hwy 98 N).

Hillsborough County's Pet Resource Center celebrates a major milestone with over 150,000 pets being saved since the shelter committed to improving its live-release rate 13 years ago.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An attempted escape by a wanted felony suspect was skillfully thwarted Wednesday afternoon by Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies, who utilized a tactical maneuver to contain the man’s vehicle at a busy intersection. The arrest on US 27 near Bates Road brought a peaceful end to the search...

A woman is in custody a week after fleeing from deputies with her 2-year-old daughter in the vehicle, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) – Members of the Polk County School Board meet to discuss a proposed rezoning plan, Tuesday. They’re launching a comprehensive plan to set new boundaries for all county high schools. District leaders say several high schools in the county are overcapacity, including Ridge Community, George...

Recently, The Ledger posted an article about the Animal Defenders of Polk County, FL speaking at the Commissioners meetings about the need for an Animal Ordinance Change in Polk County. Something in the article stuck out to me. Mr. Nutcher of the Ledger quoted the Communications Director of the Sheriff’s Office,...

Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. It will be another hot and humid one for Wednesday with highs in the low to mid 90s. It will feel like the low 100s when...