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LAKE WALES, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash it says killed a man after he rear-ended a semi-truck on State Road 60 West at West Lake Wales Road North. It happened at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, shutting down eastbound S.R. 60 for four hours. Investigators...

A convicted felon is facing burglary charges in Polk County for stealing thousands of dollars' worth of lawn equipment. He is now facing 33 charges, including multiple drug possession charges.

The IHOP restaurant at 805 S Collins St in Plant City, Hillsborough County, received a warning and 19 violations during a complaint inspection, conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation on Feb. 18, 2026, that included four high-priority violations. A follow-up inspection on Feb. 19,...

Budget-friendly Avelo Airlines announced plans Wednesday to extend its flight schedule in multiple parts of Florida, including four airports in the region. The airline said its extending what it called its Central Florida flight schedule through mid-November 2026. One-way fares start at $42, the airline adds in a...

PLANT CITY, Fla. — The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday. Guests can celebrate the history of the Florida strawberry while enjoying plenty of entertainment, rides, agriculture, fine arts and food — including the St. Clement “Make Your Own” Shortcake Booth.

The Steel Eels robotics team #18317, from P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School, has qualified for the FIRST Tech Challenge Florida Championships, and supporters can help fund their trip. The post P.K. Yonge Steel Eels robotics team advances to Florida Championships appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

One of Lakeland's public libraries is getting a glow up —and will be better lit for the public's use. The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library at 1700 N. Florida Ave., will begin major renovations to its lighting and public restrooms shortly, according to city librarian Stephanie Brown. The project has gone out for bid,...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA)— All eastbound lanes on Highway 60 in Lake Wales are closed after a crash involving a semi. Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a semi and a vehicle that happened around 3:30 a.m. on Highway 60 and West Lake Wales Road North. At this time, it is unclear […]

Most people would never guess that one of Florida’s most talked-about steak dinners is hiding in plain sight. There is no flashy entrance. No over-the-top marketing. Just a steady stream of cars pulling in and the quiet confidence of a place that knows exactly how good it is. Step...

SEFFNER, FL - Bellies Kitchen is set to open at 11204 E M.L.K JR BLVD, Seffner, FL 33584 on March 1. Owner Shelby Lovely told Business Debut the restaurant will debut with a community-focused soft opening event before launching full-time service. The March 1 soft opening will run from 11...