Lakeland nurse sentenced after stealing fentanyl from patients, injecting in bathroom
A Lakeland nurse has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing fentanyl from patients across Tampa Bay.
Excessive Rainfall, Local Flood Risk For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center has issued an Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Central Florida on Sunday, August 10, 2025, indicating a marginal risk of excessive rainfall this afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula,...
Back-to-school vaccination rates
With kids returning to school across the Tampa Bay area next week, that also means the "classroom crud" will be back. It could be a cold, or it could turn into something more serious that spreads. Briona Arradondo reports.
Tampa Bay weekend guide: improv, ice cream and a U2 laser show
Looking for plans this weekend? We pulled together a list of events around Tampa Bay to help you out. 😂 Watch some unscripted fun at the Countdown Improv Festival in Ybor City, which kicked off on Wednesday and runs until Sunday, Aug. 10, at the HCC Ybor City Performing Arts Building and The Commodore.
Lakeland is Second Most Risky Housing Market Poised for a Crash
Hold on to your hats, Lakeland homeowners! According to a recent report, Lakeland ranks as the second most risky housing market in the US. This means that a significant price correction or even a market downturn is possible. Don’t panic just yet, but it is time to pay attention and understand why this is happening,...
Things to Do in Lake Wales Saturday, August 9
If you’re looking for something to do today, Saturday, August 9, 2025, you have a few possibilities to consider:. The Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market will be held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Market St. Downtown. Lake Wales Main Street’s Facebook page states new vendors are expected.
Tampa Bay-area doctors share advice to give kids a healthy start to school year
From school supplies to sleep schedules, doctors want families to take steps to make the first day as pain-free as possible.
Excessive Rainfall Risk For Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center has issued an Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Central Florida on Saturday, August 09, 2025, indicating a marginal risk of excessive rainfall this afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula,...
The Side of Policing Most People Never See
On my way to a LakelandPD graduation, I saw a man in the pouring rain pushing his scooter, which had run out of power. I tried to help, but before I could even finish explaining to the officers inside, one who had just pulled in and another at the front desk sprang into action.
‘You’re not going to win!’ Driver frustration mounts over new school zone fines
Drivers who try to appeal a fine from new school speed zone cameras are almost guaranteed to lose. Katie LaGrone explains why the law is making it almost impossible for drivers to win.
