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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified human remains found by children in a Lakeland cow pasture on Thursday. Sheriff Grady Judd said the bones likely belonged to a woman in her 70s, who lived alone and was a hoarder.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An ongoing search for a West Virginia woman wanted on felony charges ended quietly in Polk County this week. On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Deputy Sheriff Benjamin with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a home on Oleander Avenue in Auburndale. His specific objective was to locate and apprehend

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 will

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay area is in for a typical summer mix of high heat indexes and shifting rain chances over the next several days, according to the latest regional forecast. Residents can expect temperatures to hover consistently in the high 80s all week, but high humidity...

This is a massive win for the local dining scene. The 2026 Florida Michelin Guide results just dropped, and Nineteen61 officially earned its place on the prestigious “Recommended” list. It is a huge nod to Executive Chef and owner Marcos Fernandez, who has successfully put downtown Lakeland on...

FLORIDA — A crash on Interstate 75 is currently causing major traffic delays in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. FDOT reported the crash occurred near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and has two lanes blocked on I-75. Transportation officials described the incident as a major

LAKELAND, Fla. – A 14-year-old boy faces a long list of felony charges after investigators caught him making six bomb threats to his own school on Wednesday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Adrian Allison, a student at Lakeland Highlands Middle School. Deputies say the teenager was already on probation for gr

After 15 years of chauffeuring beer lovers around town, Tampa Bay Brew Bus is ready to pump the brakes.  The popular local brewery shuttle and designated driver announced it will permanently shutdown operations Sunday, May 31.  “What started as a passion project built around craft beer and safe transportation grew into

TAMPA, FL – Tampa EDITION hotel’s Lilac has been stripped of its one-star Michelin by the growing dining guide. Once again it would appear the Tampa Bay area is being snubbed. It is well-documented that the hardest part of a Michelin star is actually maintaining one after your receive it.

If you're searching for something to do this long weekend, WUSF has your back. From an event for Michael Jackson fans to sneakerheads, here are nine things to do across Tampa Bay. The Museum of Science & Innovation (MOSI) is holding laser light music shows featuring Taylor Swift and Michael...