Homesick Bagels, a classic neighborhood bagel shop
In this week’s Made in Tampa Bay segment, we head to a neighborhood north of Hyde Park where the owner of the most popular pizza joint in town, opens Homesick Bagels. Fox 13’s Corey Beckman takes us there.
Seagrasses are on the rebound in much of the Tampa Bay region
The health of much of the waters around Tampa Bay is looking good. That's the preliminary results of a survey being done by water district officials, who say part of the reason is our ongoing drought. Regular surveys of seagrass around the region are done by teams from the Southwest...
Winn-Dixie’s New Ice Micro-Factory Cuts Frozen Food Emissions by 90%
Other Earth Day sustainability initiatives include coastline cleanups and an ecoATM expansion. The Winn-Dixie Co. is marking Earth Day with a slate of sustainability moves, the most notable of which is an autonomous ice micro-factory it opened this week at its Plant City, Fla., distribution center in partnership with technology company Relocalize.
Mitutoyo Brings Precision to the Sunshine State With the Launch of Its New Lakeland...
AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2026-- Mitutoyo America Corporation , a world leader in metrology, is expanding its presence in the Southeast with the opening of an 11,200-square-foot Lakeland Metrology Service Center at 3150 County Line Road in Lakeland, Florida. Positioned between Tampa and Orlando, the facility supports one of the fastest-growing manufacturing corridors in the region. This press release features...
Lakeland weighs expanding downtown camera network as safety, privacy debate continues
LAKELAND, Fla. — More security cameras could soon be added across downtown Lakeland, as leaders consider expanding a surveillance system aimed at deterring crime and helping solve cases. The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority is requesting funding to install five additional cameras, building on an existing network that currently covers...
12-year-old riding electric skateboard dies when dad hits him with truck: FHP
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A 12-year-old boy died after he was hit by his dad’s truck while riding an electric skateboard, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Troopers responded to a crash on Tuesday around 4:54 p.m. in the Crosswinds Subdivision. According to FHP, a Ford F250 driven by the child’s father, a 45-year-old Wesley […]
Woman who responded ‘Which one?’ when cops asked her about 1 of her 2...
Susan Avalon faces murder charges in two counties after police said she fatally shot her two ex-husbands, Timothy Flecher and David Scott, on Dec. 17, 2025. The post Woman who responded 'Which one?' when cops asked her about 1 of her 2 dead ex-husbands could now face the death penalty: Prosecutors first appeared on Law & Crime .
Loaded Gun Found in Senior’s Backpack At Plant City High; 18-Year-Old Taken Into Custody
Isai Luciano Jijon Blas (HCSO) PLANT CITY, Fla. – A situation at Plant City High...
Next Phase of Regional Collaboration Begins in Four Corners
The next phase of regional collaboration begins in Four Corners. The post Next Phase of Regional Collaboration Begins in Four Corners appeared first on West Orlando News .
WREC Honors Vegetation Management Contractors and Staff for Commitment to Reliability and Safety
BROOKSVILLE, FL — Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) recognized its vegetation management contractors and internal staff for their essential role in maintaining system reliability and supporting safe, dependable electric service for Members. The Cooperative partners with hundreds of Davey vegetation management contractors whose work helps protect electric infrastructure, reduce outages, and improve restoration times.
