Sheriffs discuss community safety and reducing crime
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd [R] and Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood [IND] are both outspoken sheriffs who will tell you in no uncertain terms how they feel about crime and criminals. For Sheriff Judd, when it comes to making the community feel safe, it starts with the people that...
Dense Fog Advisory Issued in Tampa Bay Area, Commuters Cautioned Amid Reduced Visibility
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay issued a dense fog advisory early this Saturday morning, warning residents across southwest and west central Florida of reduced visibility. The advisory, put into effect until 10 AM EST, indicates visibility could drop to one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Commuters in...
Central Florida Woman Robbed Disabled Man
A Central Florida woman robbed a disabled man with a box cutter and was arrested. 37-year-old Crystle Renee Rodgers, of Auburndale, has three petit theft convictions in the last five years, but the crimes she is accused of committing recently are much more serious. According to local law enforcement, a...
Central Florida Man Arrested for Car Ride Attack, Victim Made Window Escape
A Central Florida man was arrested for a violent attack during a car ride where the victim escaped through the window. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently responded to a reported armed robbery south of Lake Wales near County Road 640 and US 27. The victim reported being struck...
Central Florida Deputy-Involved Shooting as Suspect Armed with Knife Choked Brother
There was a Central Florida deputy-involved shooting as the suspect armed with a knife choked his 7-year-old brother while wearing a motorcycle helmet and two tactical vests with ballistic plates. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently responded to a call regarding a domestic violence incident in...
‘Why I was put on this planet’: Tampa Bay Ship Model Society members on...
There are quite a few niche hobby clubs throughout the greater Tampa Bay region, but one stands out for its members' determination and passion. That's the Tampa Bay Ship Model Society, where people build incredibly detailed model ships — some taking a decade even to build. The club meets every month on the fourth...
Winter Haven considers $10.2M proposal for 292-space parking garage
Winter Haven officials will consider on Dec. 8 whether an unexpected proposal for downtown parking garage is really in the taxpayers' best interest. City commissioners will meet 6 p.m. in City Hall, 451 Third S. NW, to discuss an unsolicited bid from Winter Haven developer Six/Ten LLC to build a 292-space parking...
10 Boomtowns That Already Feel Overcrowded
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Hit-and-Run Call at Auburndale Walmart Uncovers Cross-Country Trip to Exploit Minor
Auburndale Police say a routine hit-and-run call at a local Walmart led to the discovery of a much more serious crime involving a 15-year-old victim and a 26-year-old man who had traveled across the country to meet the minor. According to the department, officers were called to the Walmart at The post Hit-and-Run...
Haines City Police Arrest Man After Crash Leads to ‘Dirty Bomb’ Scare Outside Publix
HAINES CITY, FL — A late-night crash outside a Davenport Publix turned into a large emergency response Friday after the driver involved claimed he had a “dirty bomb” inside his truck, according to Haines City police. Officers were called around 10 p.m. on December 5, 2025, to the Publix at The post Haines City...
