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POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County resident William Dunn is dedicated to helping kids get a chance to go fishing. It’s something he does all year, but especially this year for Christmas. Dunn spent countless hours traveling from home to home to hand out fishing gear to underserved...

Large portions of the Tampa Bay region have entered severe drought conditions at the start of 2026 following months of below average rainfall.

For its seventh year, the con features several voice actors from the original “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” cartoon, as well as voices from shows like “Digimon,” “Naruto,” and “Bleach.” The post Former Muppets puppeteer among stars at Lakeland con next weekend appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

The Rutleges, both retired educators and Florida A&M University alumni, appeared on “Couples Cafe” with “Let’s Talk About It with the Turners” and shared highlights of their 48-year marriage and the principles that have sustained it.

A man died Monday after suffering severe burns while trying to set Haines City High School on fire, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.

"I think this is extremely dangerous. There has not been a case made to eliminate these vaccines," said Dr. Jill Roberts, a USF professor at the College of Public Health.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – What began as a standard pickup at a Tampa gentleman’s club ended in a terrifying ordeal—and a bizarre fast-food detour—for one rideshare driver early Saturday morning. Polk County deputies are now searching for a suspect they say kidnapped an Uber driver at gunpoint, stopping for a meal before...

(This article was revised to include more detail from the sentencing and the case.) At times rocking in his chair, tilting his head back and closing his eyes, a shackled Marcelle Jerrill Waldon was sentenced to die by lethal injection for the 2020 murders of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband in...

Deaconess Harriet Bedell left an indelible mark on Southwest Florida history and since starting this column, she has made more appearances in it than Betty White in “Password.” (Now there’s a dated reference for you.) In just four days we’ll mark 57 years since she passed away on Jan. 8, 1969, in Davenport, Florida....

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay has issued multiple advisories for residents and visitors, cautioning against dense fog and high rip current risks along various coastal areas. As per the latest NWS weather update, a Dense Fog Advisory is in place for Coastal Hillsborough County, including the cities of...