Significant Amount of Rocks Spilled on Road Cause Lakeland Traffic Problem
A "significant amount of rocks" spilled on a Central Florida road causing a Lakeland traffic problem. The post Significant Amount of Rocks Spilled on Road Cause Lakeland Traffic Problem appeared first on West Orlando News .
What we ordered at Grievous Angel, downtown Lakeland’s new burger joint
Burgers, beignets, and beverages — find out what's on the menu at Grievous Angel, the new downtown Lakeland restaurant from the owners of LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken.
Tampa Bay Freeze: 20-Degree Wind Chills Precede A Major Weekend Warm-Up
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay region is currently gripped by a cold snap that has sent temperatures plummeting, with wind chill values dropping as low as 34 degrees this morning. While the sun is out, a stiff northwest breeze with gusts reaching 24 mph is keeping the daytime high capped at a chilly 54 degrees.
Westshore Office Hot Streak Turns Up Heat On Tampa Tenants
Tampa Bay's office market did not just stabilize in 2025, it tightened. The region closed the year with 373,151 square feet of positive net absorption and a clear flight to quality into newer, amenity-heavy buildings. Much of the action centered on Westshore, where brisk leasing has thinned out the best Class A...
First look at Legoland’s Galacticoaster
Legoland Florida is getting ready to open Galacticoaster, an indoor, space-themed family coaster. FOX 35's David Martin has a preview of the new ride.
Michigan Pension Fund Tries To Toss Suit Over Sour Kona Coffee Bet
Michigan's municipal employees' pension fund is trying to get out of a Florida courtroom before the real legal fight even begins, telling a judge it had only a bit part in a failed Kona coffee-farm venture that left a major agricultural lender staring at tens of millions in losses. On...
LDDA supports Talbot House’s move to Memorial Boulevard site
Talbot House Ministries' controversial plans to relocate its facilities to East Memorial Boulevard may have gained an unexpected cheerleader. The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority's board of directors voted at its Feb. 19 retreat to send a letter of support for Talbot House's proposal to city commissioners, who...
Lake Mary Man Caught Weeks After I-4 High-Speed Polk County Escape
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 35-year-old Lake Mary man is behind bars after a series of encounters with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office that began with a high-speed getaway in January and ended in handcuffs last Tuesday. David Morris Reback faces multiple charges following two separate incidents on Interstate 4 that pitted...
Mulberry Man Jailed After Alleged Drive-By Shooting Turns Out To Be Self-Inflicted
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Mulberry man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies e say he fabricated a story about a drive-by shooting to cover up an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident, which began Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2026, ended with the 22-year-old behind bars at the Sheriff’s...
Avelo makes Lakeland a Main Hub with More Flights and More Planes
Earlier this year, Avelo announced that it was streamlining its network and fleet, and making Lakeland one of four hubs, with a fifth to be added in Dallas later. The transformation took shape on Feb. 11 when the airline added a second permanent Boeing 737-800 airplane and about 60 additional employees to Lakeland...
