Lakeland unveils interactive guide to murals, offers prizes
The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency is launching the Lakeland CRA Mural Passport, an interactive initiative designed to showcase the city’s vibrant public art scene while encouraging residents and visitors to explore Lakeland’s unique neighborhoods. The Mural Passport invites participants to visit a curated collection of murals located throughout CRA districts, including Downtown, Midtown and Dixieland, the city said in a news release. By checking...
This Charming Florida Town Offers Comfortable Retirement Living In 2026 For Roughly $1,200 A...
Picture waking up to warm Florida sunshine. You sip coffee on a quiet porch. Monthly expenses barely pass $1,200. Sounds like a scene from The Golden Girls. But welcome to Bartow, Florida. A small city in Polk County most retirees haven’t discovered yet. But they absolutely should. This place flies...
SNAP food changes in effect, plane crashes into Wesley Chapel neighborhood, and mosquito concerns...
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. A cold front is moving south of Tampa Bay with gusty winds and lower humidity today. Highs will reach the low to mid 80s. It's breezy with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph and higher gusts. Check your...
Fire Weather Watch Issued Early Monday for Tampa Bay Area
Fire Weather Watch Issued Early Monday for Tampa Bay Area. A Fire Weather Watch was issued on April 20, 2026 at 2:30 a.m. EDT for Pinellas County and much of west-central Florida, as conditions are expected to increase the risk of rapidly spreading wildfires. The alert, issued by the National...
Thunderbirds perform at Lakeland Sun ‘N Fun
Some of the most talented pilots in the Air Force can operate their fighter jets at 500 miles per hour, aweing crowds at Lakeland's Sun N' Fun. FOX 13 photojournalist Ryan French shows off the jet-fueled manuevers the Thunderbirds can do.
Publix Declared Second Quarter 2026 Dividend
Publix declared the second quarter 2026 dividend. The post Publix Declared Second Quarter 2026 Dividend appeared first on West Orlando News .
Body of woman discovered near bridge in Plant City
PLANT CITY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered Sunday morning near a bridge in Plant City. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was received at 9:26 a.m. reporting an unresponsive woman along Paul Buchman...
1 killed after plane crashes in Wesley Chapel neighborhood
A small plane crashed behind a home early Sunday morning, killing the pilot. Neighbors say plane crashes are unusually common in the area. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Two guns found in backpacks after fight on Florida high school campus, four arrested
PLANT CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A fight at Plant City High School on Friday led to the discovery of two guns in backpacks—one loaded—prompting the arrest of four teens. Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office say that around 1:40 p.m., multiple students were involved in an on-campus altercation that turned physical.
Elementary School Teacher In Tampa Arrested For DUI After Refusing Breath Test
Jacob Cohen HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Davis...

















