Lakeland FL

Deputies say a 19-year-old Winter Haven man learned the hard way that store rewards points can come with strings attached. According to investigators, Ronin Lynn Williams was tracked down and arrested after allegedly swiping four bottles of kratom chewable tablets from a local smoke shop on Jan. 31, then taking off...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando man faces multiple felony charges following a routine traffic stop on Interstate 4 that escalated into a physical confrontation at the jail. Around the evening of February 11, a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy spotted a blue Toyota sedan heading east near Davenport with windows that...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The 2026 Florida State Fair has come to a close, with more than 350,000 people in attendance to enjoy one of Florida’s largest annual events. At this year’s fair, public safety was the top priority, with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reporting 54 total ejections and 10 arrests.

AUBURNDALE — Somerset Canyons ' first-ever state run came up one game short. The Cougars fell to national powerhouse Downtown Doral, 5-0, on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale. While it is not the story-book ending that the Cougars envisioned, Somerset Canyons head coach Eric De Sousa says...

TAMPA, Fla. – Folks will need to dodge some raindrops today, but the real story is the dramatic temperature roller coaster set to unfold over the next few days. While showers are likely to stick around until mid-morning, a breezy northwest wind is ushering in a much colder air mass. Temperatures are expected to fall...

If you’re searching for ways to give back, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that’s time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness. We’re certain you’ll find something here that matches your interests and...

TAMPA, Fla. — A cold front on the way could bring overnight temperatures to the 30s during the early part of the week. Counties are once again preparing to open up cold weather shelters for people in need of a warm place to sleep. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. These shelters will...

The company confirmed the news in a statement, saying HomeGoods has purchased 175 acres of land in Plant City for the distribution center. HomeGoods is planning to build a nearly 1.2 million square-foot warehouse in Hillsborough County. A spokesperson with the company confirmed the news in a statement to 10...

What if one of the best dinners in Florida is hiding in a spot most people walk right past?. Just off downtown Lakeland, there is a restaurant that keeps things simple and lets the experience speak for itself. You step inside and instantly feel comfortable. The lighting is warm, the...

A man died after a shooting at a Lakeland cocktail lounge early Sunday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.