Polk County OKs initial contracts for long-sought Agricultural Center south of Bartow
The Polk County Agricultural Center Complex in Bartow took a giant gallop forward on June 3 when the County Commission voted to approve architectural and engineering services for phase one of the long-discussed complex. A contract with The Lunz Group LLC was approved by the commission for $1.57 million. “This has...
Temporary Traffic Shift, Lane Reductions Expected On SR 60 In Plant City Starting Friday
PLANT CITY, Fla. – Motorists traveling on State Road 60 in Plant City should prepare for a significant temporary traffic pattern change beginning at 9 p.m. this Friday, June 5. The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) contractor will implement a new configuration on SR 60 stretching from west of...
Holocaust Survivor Day: How one man escaped the siege of Leningrad
ABC Action News reporter Michael Paluska sat down with Holocaust survivor Rudolf Kosolapov to talk about his journey to safety and memories of the Holocaust.
Hillsborough mom names daughter after HCA Florida Brandon nurse who helped during high-risk pregnancy
BRANDON, Fla. - A Hillsborough County mom who had a high-risk pregnancy named her daughter after an HCA Florida Brandon nurse who she grew a tight bond with. The close relationship between Patricia Bery and Laurie Van Damme, an HCA Florida Brandon perinatal nurse navigator, started with a simple hug.
Speed detection cameras will be installed near 9 Lakeland schools
Lakeland is the latest city in Polk County to install cameras to stop drivers from speeding in school zones.
💰 Highest-paying jobs for people with 2-year degrees in Lakeland
For many, a two-year associate degree can be the ticket to higher earning power at an affordable price. Though some types of associate degrees can be a stepping stone to a bachelor's, others are geared toward middle-skilled careers that require specialized knowledge, such as criminal justice, cybersecurity,...
Hillsborough County, FL restaurants with the most violations in May 2025
State records showed that a few Hillsborough County restaurants were temporarily closed after failing initial inspections, as state regulators conducted 459 restaurant reviews in the past 30 days.
Erratic Driving Leads To Impairment Charges For Kissimmee Man In Winter Haven
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Kissimmee man found himself in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office early Wednesday morning after a series of erratic driving maneuvers and a subsequent investigation revealed signs of impairment and multiple vehicle infractions. At approximately 12:45 AM on June 4th, Deputy...
2 men accused of human trafficking, luring 13-year-old to Tampa motel denied bond
Two men accused of luring a 13-year-old girl to a motel room and offering her money in exchange for sex will remain behind bars after a judge denied their bond.
Local Police Departments crack down on road safety
Police Departments all over the Tampa Bay Area are coming together to try to make our roads safer. It's all part of an eight-month enforcement and educational program with FDOT.