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Local-origination programming will end at Moody Radio’s 64 stations across the country in June as part of a ‘strategic realignment’ parent ministry Moody Bible Institute (MBI) claims will help it weather “cultural and economic headwinds” at the 139-year-old, Chicago-based organization. In advance of the format...

This morning on Hwy 60 in Lake Wales, Florida, the community came together to celebrate the grand opening of the new Dunkin’ Donuts at 180 Highway 60 E. The event, marked by a festive atmosphere, showcased the warm spirit of the town and the excitement surrounding this new addition to the local dining scene.

Saturday morning starts out warm and dry with temps in the upper 60s to mid 70s across the Bay Area. Showers and a few storms will develop along I-75 this afternoon and move inland with highs in the low to mid 90s. Sunday will start out warm and dry with temps in the low to […]

The fatal stabbing of an 81-year-old resident at an adult group home in Bartow raises questions about the protections for residents of such facilities. Moses Ojeda, 18, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Patrick Benway at the group home on Bluebird Avenue. Ojeda snuck into...

According to FWC, in 2024, there were 685 boating crashes, resulting in 81 fatalities. 65% of operators involved in fatal incidents had no formal boating education.

LAKE WALES, Fla. – Lake Wales woman is back in custody after allegedly violating the conditions of her pre-trial release and attempting to evade deputies who arrived to serve a warrant, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). Denise Marie Lansdon, 48, was arrested on Thursday, May 22nd, at her residence.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) concluded a two-day targeted operation this week, primarily focused on enhancing safety in the eastern part of the county. The operation resulted in dozens of arrests and the seizure of illegal narcotics and firearms. The operation, conducted...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Looks like another scorcher for Central Florida today!. We’re starting off dry, but the heat will pick up quickly through the day. Afternoon temperatures could hit the upper 90s, flirting with that 96-degree record set back in 2017 in Orlando. There’s some rain in the...

A Davenport man was arrested for theft after concealing $70 of items inside a Walmart plastic bag and trying to leave the store without paying. A deputy responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, regarding a retail theft complaint later found to involve 27-year-old Edwin Martinez Ortiz around 1:40...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people have been convicted of stealing over $67,000 in baby formula as part of an organized theft ring in Tampa Bay. "While parents were finding empty shelves for their hungry babies, these guys transported stolen baby formula to others who would sell the stolen goods," remarked...