Lakeland FL

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — After another chilly start this morning, a warming trend begins this afternoon. While temps will still be below average, highs will be back in the mid-60s under mostly sunny skies. The mid-70s will return for Wednesday and Thursday with relatively quiet conditions across the Tampa Bay area....

Watson Clinic now offers same-day care and Saturday sick visits, so you don’t have to wait for care when your children need it most.

Orlando Health Watson Clinic and Lakeland Highlands Hospital will hold a hiring event on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Polk State College – Lakeland Campus. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Allied Health and Support Services positions. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Nursing and Nursing Support Professionals positions. Location:...

There’s something magical happening in downtown Bartow, Florida, and it involves eggs, bacon, and pancakes that would make your grandmother jealous – Broadway Diner is serving up breakfast worth setting your alarm for. In a state overflowing with flashy tourist attractions and trendy brunch spots charging $20 for...

This morning, I had the honor of attending the 22nd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast. It was a powerful and meaningful gathering centered on faith, unity, and the question Dr. King continues to challenge us with: Where do we go from here?. The keynote message by Dr....

LAKELAND, Fla. - The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there's one spot in particular that's quite famous. "People came and visited and became very familiar with the tree and what it had to offer, which was the shade and a great view," said Jamin Smith, a spokesperson for the City of...

Buddy Brew Coffee has entered a partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market to open 10 in-store cafés across Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida later this year. The cafés will be located inside select Sprouts stores in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota counties. The expansion marks Buddy Brew’s first café...

Deputies responded to a report of vandalism at a residence on Tims Lane near Hatfield. Ava Fender, 25, of Mena was arrested on a warrant for Possession of Firearm by Certain Persons. January 6, 2026. Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to animal cruelty. Deputies were dispatched to...

For at least the third time in two years, Fort Meade is facing a lawsuit from a former employee. Veronica Hairston, who was fired in June from her role as human resources director and chief operating officer, has sued the city, claiming a violation of Florida's Whistleblower Act. Hairston alleged that she endured...

The state’s largest teachers’ union, the Florida Education Association (FEA), released its latest count for teacher vacancies. The FEA tallies vacancies at the beginning of the school year in August and in the middle of the year this month. The mid-year count shows that vacancies rose by about...