Angela Davis leads Polk County Toys for Tots with focus and a big heart
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County’s Toys for Tots director is spending up to 70 hours a week this time of the year to make sure many kids in need have a great Christmas. Angela Davis took over the volunteer position several years ago after former director David Waller passed away.
Morrison man to take part in world record skydiving attempt
Keith Paulsen of Morrison, Ill., gets a high like no other when he’s literally floating among the clouds. The 65-year-old native of DeWitt, Iowa, and retired carpenter will be traveling to Lake Wales, Florida this month to participate in a very special event – a world-record attempt for a global skydiving canopy...
Winter Haven bakery providing free meals to SNAP recipients
LAKELAND, Fla. — One bakery is expanding its support efforts as the government shutdown impacts food access for many families. For the past four years, Honeycomb Bread Bakers has been serving up coffee, pastries and meals to folks in Winter Haven. No matter people’s economic situation, owner Benjamin Vickers says he...
Polk County Deputies Seek Public’s Help After Halloween Decoration Stolen In Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals responsible for the theft of a Halloween decoration from a Lakeland residence earlier this month. The crime occurred on Tuesday, November 4th, at approximately 3:44 a.m., on Crystal...
TECO customers to see electricity bills rise next year
Tampa Electric raised its rates — again. Why it matters: Customers across Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties will see their monthly electricity bills rise by about $5 in 2026. It's the latest in a string of rate hikes and surcharges implemented throughout this year. Driving the news: The...
Winning title is Erickson Lubin’s ‘cross to bear,’ promoter says
FORT WORTH, Tex. – Garry Jonas sat on a corner sectional inside an upscale downtown hotel lobby Friday morning, having wolfed down three double espresso shots to brace for the full 40 hours ahead of him. Not only was his former 154lbs title fighter Erickson Lubin due on the...
A Tampa Bay Mom’s Day: Dance Dress Triumphs, Holiday Hustle, and Family Laughter
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A Tampa Bay mom recently offered an honest, heartfelt look at a day in her life, juggling the excitement of shopping for her daughter Eleanor’s first middle school dance dress with the everyday chaos of family life. The day began with high hopes and a...
Tampa Bay weather | Cold temperatures coming next week
Meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest forecast for the rest of the weekend and the start of the work week.
Mocs Top Tars in Tight Four-Setter
Winter Park, Fla. – Rollins battled through a competitive four-set contest on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Mocs of Florida Southern (15–25, 20–25, 25–21, 28–30). The Mocs opened strong, posting a 66% sideout rate and capitalizing on a handful of Rollins errors to take the...
Women’s Soccer Falls At Southeastern In Sun Conference Semifinals
Lakeland, Fla. – Going up against the top seed in the 2025 Sun Conference Championship with a trip the Finals going to the winner, the St. Thomas University Women's Soccer Team allowed a goal midway through the second half of a 1-0 setback at Southeastern University. INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
