Man shot after attempting to enter Plant City home, assaulting victim: HCSO
PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA)—A man was shot Friday morning after attempting to force his way into a home and threatening the people inside, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. HCSO responded to a home on the 3400 block of Gentry Road around 1:39 a.m. regarding a domestic complaint. Deputies arrived and learned...
12 suspected ‘Hood Boys’ arrested in Florida PPP loan scheme
Florida officials held a press conference on Friday morning to discuss the arrest of 12 suspected members of the Lakeland-based gang called "Hood Boys." Those arrested are facing charges related to a PPP loan scheme. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer tunes us into the press conference to learn the latest updates in the...
Ten arrested for stealing over 185K gallons of diesel, reselling fuel at trucking yards...
A large-scale diesel theft ring based in Florida was dismantled following months of investigation, police said. On September 4, 2025, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced that ten people have been arrested following an investigation dubbed “Operation Van Diesel.” The investigation was launched in...
Sting Operation Leads to 28 Arrests in Florida’s Latest Gambling Case
Florida’s law enforcement has acted against illegal gambling yet again, busting a sprawling operation resulting in dozens of arrests
Tampa Bay area public schools see sharp enrollment decline
TAMPA, Fla. - School hallways in the Tampa Bay area are emptier than expected this fall. Pinellas County Schools have already lost about 4,000 students compared to last year, and Hillsborough reports a more than 7,000 student decline from last year. Because Florida funds public schools at $9,130 per student,...
Husband-and-Wife Entrepreneurs Opening First “The Little Gym” Franchise at Lakeside Village in Lakeland
Internationally recognized child development and gymnastics program, with more than 400 locations worldwide, teaches kids social and physical skills appropriate to each stage of childhood. With two young children under the age of three and a third due later this year, Sara and Hunter Grignon have experienced...
The Banana Pudding At This Restaurant In Florida Is So Good, People Drive Hours...
Some desserts are worth crossing county lines for, but the banana pudding at Fred’s Market Restaurant in Riverview, Florida?. Folks are crossing state lines, planning detours, and rearranging vacation itineraries just to spoon into this legendary Southern sweet. The bright yellow building with its metal roof and...
Commissioners Approve $2.3M to Clean Up Lakes Morton, Mirror and Hollingsworth
Some of Lakeland’s most popular lakes are about to get cleaner, thanks to a trio of projects unanimously approved by the City Commission on Tuesday. Lake Morton, Lake Mirror and Lake Hollingsworth are among nine of the city’s 38 named lakes with significant water quality challenges. All nine are over the “maximum...
The Best Fried Chicken In Florida Is Made Daily Inside This Legendary Restaurant
Tucked away in the charming town of Davenport, Florida, sits a culinary treasure that’s been perfecting the art of fried chicken while the world outside changes – the unassuming yet extraordinary Davenport Diner. The crisp white exterior with bold red lettering and navy awnings might not scream “chicken...
Development off limits: 2,317 acres off Lake Kissimmee to be permanently conserved
The 2,317-acre property known as “Eagle Haven Ranch” on Lake Kissimmee near Lake Wales will remain natural land with open fields, native trees, and even wild horses.
