Lakeland FL

Tampa Bay Area Weather Outlook (TFP) TAMPA, Fla. – The intense, dry heat locking down...

In about a year, Fire Station 8 will become a reality, made possible by a collaborative effort between residents, the City of Lakeland, design and construction teams, and state and federal representatives. Many of those vital to the project joined in the groundbreaking at Sleepy Hill Road and Mall Hill...

A 45,000-square-foot warehouse has been proposed for an 11.29-acre site on Old Polk City Road, signaling the first wave of development on that specific stretch near the CenterState Logistics Park. The proposal, submitted on behalf of property owner Juan E. Santiago Garcia by Kendra Andrews of the Sloan Engineering Grou

Tampa Bay’s live music weekend is back once again, and it’s heavy on shows at Crowbar (where Fessi K, pictured, appears twice this week), the famed Ybor City venue set to close in two months after two decades in Tampa. But there are also some unique offerings like the sober, sunset house music show happening […] The p

The transition marks the end of one era and the beginning of another for the local business. Since 2019, Pelican’s SnoBalls has been much more than a place to grab a frozen treat. Nestled on South Collins Street, the colorful shop has become a gathering place where families celebrate milestones, children cool off after

Argentine Black and White Tegus, a nonnative species known to gobble up native wildlife, have been spotted in the small Polk County town of Dundee.

Bay Area law enforcement agencies are increasing efforts to stop "teen takeover" gatherings after recent incidents in Tampa and Clearwater. A 17-year-old was shot during a large Clearwater Beach gathering Sunday, and a 16-year-old suspect has been arrested on charges including attempted murder. Police and sheriffs say

FLORIDA — Three people were arrested after a narcotics investigation led Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies to a Tampa residence where they recovered drugs, a firearm and ammunition. According to the sheriff’s office, members of the Gang Unit executed a search warrant at the home and arrested Riyen Viverette

RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Troopers are seeking the public's help to identify several suspects who fled after being pursued by the Florida Highway Patrol. Around 3 a.m. Wednesday, troopers saw a car that was speeding while heading south on I-75, near mile marker 250 in Riverview, FHP claims. When troopers tried to stop the car,

Community Foundation Tampa Bay recently announced that 88 nonprofit groups within its five-county service area will receive a record-breaking $2,520,473 through its 2026 Annual Competitive Grants cycle. More than half of this amount will support projects and programs with a service component in the South Shore communit