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Bojangles, the Southern-born fast food chain known for its fried chicken and made-from-scratch biscuits, will open its first Tampa Bay restaurant in Pinellas Park on November 4 at 7930 U.S. Highway 19 North. The move reflects Tampa Bay’s growing pull for national brands and new investment. For Bojangles, it marks...

A 22-year-old from California and a 21-year-old from Florida were the two men killed in an Oct. 19 plane crash near Erie Municipal Airport, according to the Weld County Coroner's Office.

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has been named by Fortune as one of the best workplaces for women in 2025, one of only two grocery retailers on the large companies list. “This recognition reflects the culture we have built at Publix to ensure all associates feel appreciated, supported and valued,”...

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Load posts on DAT One rose 2% to 2.26 million last week, while truck posts fell for the second consecutive week, down

The former principal of Spoto High School has been arrested for failing to disclose that a 4-year-old was improperly touched by a teen at the school’s daycare, according to deputies. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Jazrick Haggins, 42, was arrested on Friday by the Lakeland Police Department...

TAMPA, Fla. — As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, Feeding Tampa Bay is expanding its efforts to support thousands of local workers and families who are struggling without paychecks. The organization has extended hours at its Causeway food market, opening its doors specifically for federal...

LAKELAND, FL – A quick response by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) led to the swift capture of two individuals following a retail theft at a Lakeland Circle K Sunday morning. The incident unfolded around 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 26, when a PCSO deputy was dispatched...

(This article was revised to add the ages of the officers.) A Haines City police officer shot and killed a man who sped toward him during a traffic stop in the early morning hours of Oct. 26, according to police. Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd addressed the shooting together...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—Sheriff Chad Chronister addressed the results of an internal investigation that involved academic integrity within the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chronister provided the findings of the investigation and the scope of those involved, the HCSO said. The news conference will take...

I rolled in at dusk, tuned my radio to the tinny FM station, opened the hatch and felt like I’d slipped into a happier, simpler era – popcorn, neon, a double feature under the Florida stars. Silver Moon made me remember why movies were made for nights like...