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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Florida – Breath shows briefly in the air across Tampa Bay this morning as an unusual chill settles in to close out 2025. Jackets come out, pets linger indoors, and cold wind slips across bridges and open...

LAKELAND, Fla. — A craving for Publix subs turned into a felony charge for a Lakeland man this week after deputies say he walked out of a grocery store with nearly $45 worth of sandwiches. Polk County deputies responded to the Publix located at 7340 Kathleen Road around 2:27...

Polk County has seen rapid growth for several years, and that trend has finally caught on in the local restaurant and dining scene. Polk has seen lots of mom-and-pop restaurants, small localized chains and even some national brands open their doors locally in 2025. Here's a look at some of the fresh faces to join...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A deadly house fire is under investigation in Lakeland. The fire broke out on Wednesday morning at a residence on Bendelow Drive in Lakeland, near the Huntington Hills Golf Club. According to Polk County Fire Rescue, at least one person died, and another one was flown to...

Authorities in Florida say deputies investigating a suspicious vehicle parked at a skate park after hours led to a significant drug seizure and one arrest. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies spotted a suspicious vehicle parked at Jackson Springs Skate Park in Tampa shortly after midnight on Dec....

Eric Musgrove County Historian Last week, we began discussing T. T. Scott. We continue this week. Scott’s civic affairs spread to the state level. He was appointed to the Board of Control during the administration of Governor Fred Cone (1937-1941), serving through successors Spessard Holland and part of Millard...

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is notifying motorists of upcoming nighttime detours scheduled for January 5 and 6 as part of construction activities along Interstate 4 (I-4) (SR 400) and State Road (S.R.) 33 in Polk County. These temporary traffic changes will take place overnight between 9:30 p.m....

As part of Osceola County’s Marigold Avenue Improvement Project, construction is underway at four intersections: San Lorenzo Road, San Miguel Road, Laurel Avenue and Peabody Road. The total project length is approximately 1.74 miles. New single lane roundabouts will slow traffic and create a more pedestrian friendly...

Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Plant City’s Must-See Celebration of Food, Fun & Music. Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Plant City’s Must-See Celebration of Food, Fun & Music – Get ready for one of Central Florida’s sweetest spring traditions! The Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City, Florida from...

Nonprofit partners make powerful combination for families navigating child custody, co-parenting, pregnancy & postpartum across Tampa Bay. Pairing co-parent education for well-trained, compassionate Doulas is a powerful combination. Neighborhood partners like Maiye & TMAWF maximize the quality & scope of service we...