Lakeland FL

TAMPA, Fla. - Judge Gregory Green greeted the court Wednesday and thanked the jury for being a part of the process. He presided over the DUI manslaughter trial of Adriane Blanchett. She was charged with driving under the influence and causing the death of Ana Rosa Day in an accident...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Doctors at Orlando Health in Pinellas County said they see e-bike and e-scooter-related injuries every single day in their emergency room, and they warn it’s more serious than people might think. What we know:. Dr. Traci Ryan works in emergency medicine at Orlando Health Bayfront...

A Hillsborough County judge sentenced Dylan Fogel to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing Giovanni Soto when he crashed a semi-truck into a Tampa strip club in August 2024.

In the heart of Tampa Bay, where Florida sunshine meets bargain-hunting bliss, the Oldsmar Flea Market stands as a monument to the art of the deal and the joy of discovery. This isn’t just shopping – it’s a full-blown treasure hunt that draws visitors from every corner of the Sunshine State.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The trial of a man accused of killing his 1-month-old baby in 2022 is underway in Hillsborough County. Cortavius Thompson is facing charges of first-degree murder while engaged in child abuse, officials say. On Tuesday, jurors heard opening statements from the defense and prosecution, as...

Looking for the best Christmas lights in Lakeland? This guide features the top neighborhood displays across North, Central, and South Lakeland—plus Lakeland’s best walk-through shows, park lights, business displays, and community favorites. You can also explore nearby Mulberry Christmas lights, which are included in...

Talbot House Ministries, which serves people who are homeless in Polk County, has submitted new plans to relocate out of downtown Lakeland. Like before, the proposed site is on East Memorial Boulevard. Also, like before, it has drawn criticism from people who live and work nearby. Talbot House Ministries has...

A new master-planned community offering more than 3,000 homes is taking root in Lake Wales. BTI Partners began construction on its ViaTerra mixed-use community Dec. 1, a spokeswoman for the company says. The project is expected to be completed in late 2026, with additional amenities slated to open in late 2027.

If you're planning a night out without the kids and are considering the Joinery, you may be wondering about the quality of its food offerings. One social media user recently asked for opinions on the ramen place at the Joinery, sparking a discussion about the various food options available there.

Lakeland, Fla. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of Grove Park Shopping Center, a 120,150-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center located in Lakeland. Previously known as Southgate Shopping Center, the property was originally developed in 1960 by George Jenkins, the founder of Publix. Tenants at the...