Lakeland FL

Plans are reportedly in motion to reverse Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's renovations at Frogmore Cottage, their former royal home in Windsor.

In January, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) launched a one-stop shop for digital drivers’ services. The Online Registration and Identity Operating Network, or ORION, was meant to be the crowning jewel of the department’s Motorist Modernization initiative. Instead, in the six months

Clearwater police identify shooter during “teen takeover;” no arrests yet. Police have identified the suspected shooter involved in a weekend “teen takeover” event in clearwater. Investigators say no arrests have been made as the search for suspect continues. Pasco County announces its biggest project yet to...

The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) has proposed a major technology overhaul that would expand its contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., adding a suite of artificial intelligence tools and hardware upgrades. Presented by Assistant Chief of Police Hans Lehman at the city’s strategic planning workshop, the 10-year, $21.3

Polk County Sheriff's Office POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A two-vehicle collision on Thornhill Road left...

A new name will appear on the storefront, but the story behind it carries decades of experience, resilience, and renewal. A locally owned computer sales and service business is celebrating its grand opening in Lakeland this week. While the business name is new to the community, the journey that led here began more than

Food inspectors made their rounds across Hillsborough County in April 2026, and the results were a mixed bag. State records from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation showed that inspectors visited 568 restaurants across the county over the last 30 days, with 425 establishments passing on their f

A couple in Plant City, Florida, is facing multiple charges after they allegedly fled from a traffic stop. As per the police, a backpack containing a firearm and narcotics was thrown out during the chase, ... Read more

A 19-year-old Bartow man lost his life in the early morning hours of May 31, 2026, after his all-terrain vehicle flipped during a nighttime ride with friends at River Ranch Hunt Club near Lake Wales. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death of Layne Michael Smith, whose passing has...

A series of "teen takeovers" across Tampa Bay have now captured the state attorney general's attention after some of the events devolved into chaos and violence.