Lakeland FL

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Sunday morning crash in Polk County saw a tractor-trailer carrying a load of sod overturn after the driver reportedly lost control while navigating a roundabout near an interstate on-ramp. No injuries were reported in the incident. The crash occurred at approximately 9:28 AM on...

LAKELAND, Fla. – What began as a trespassing call at a local Pizza Hut on Thursday evening quickly escalated, leading to the discovery of an outstanding warrant for a man wanted in another county for an unusual charge: Failure to Appear for Illegal Possession of Alligator Meat. The incident...

Sadly, many kittens end up abandoned by their mothers, left to fend for themselves on the harsh streets. But sometimes, a little bit of luck and a kind heart change everything. That was exactly what happened to a tiny kitten in Lakeland, Florida. Alone and vulnerable, her life seemed uncertain...

BARTOW, Fla. – A 23-year-old Bartow man, facing felony charges stemming from an outstanding Osceola County warrant, was taken into custody without incident early Sunday morning after being located by Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies. Bodhi Maverick Luker, of Bartow, was the subject of an active warrant...

Two Central Florida men were recently arrested for racing on I-4. The two Tampa men were arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after they were caught racing each other on Interstate 4 near Davenport. At about 2:09am, a Polk County deputy notice a tan Honda Civic and a...

The Florida Lottery recently announced that Pablo Herrera, of Valrico, claimed a top prize of $2 million from the MONOPOLY Secret Vault scratch-off game. The Central Florida man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,153,865. The Hillsborough County winner turned $10 into $2 million when...

Tampa, FL – Humid conditions and scattered storms will dominate Tampa Bay’s weather into early next week. Storm chances rise Sunday and Monday as heat index values push toward 97 degrees, prompting residents to stay alert. Isolated Showers Saturday Afternoon. The National Weather Service in Ruskin reports that...

HAINES CITY, Fla. — This year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future." In Haines City, one organization is doing that by providing scholarships to generate funds. It is hosting the second annual Hispanic Festival Celebration on Oct. 11. Placing...

LAKELAND, Fla. – A morning motorcycle crash in Lakeland has left two Riverview residents seriously injured after the rider reportedly ran a red light and struck a median curb on Saturday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the incident occurred at approximately 10:50 a.m. A Harley Davidson...

While most Florida visitors are busy fighting crowds at theme parks or jostling for beach space, there’s a slice of authentic Sunshine State history sitting quietly in Dade City, waiting to transport you to a time when “Florida Man” was just a hardworking pioneer trying not to get eaten by alligators.