Lakeland FL

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Polk County’s only professional dance company has officially closed after more than 30 years in operation. Founder Carol Erkes still holds decades of memories close. “Oh my gosh, these are old. You can tell they’re all black and white,” she said, looking through old...

Polk County is experiencing a significant shortage of health care professionals, including dentists and pediatricians, due to its rapidly growing population. Carla Bayron reports.

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - The body of what neighbors think is a Rottweiler was discovered partially inside a trash bag on a neighborhood street in Wesley Chapel. Residents said it’s been rotting for days, creating a foul smell and upsetting families and children nearby. Denise Dixon, who first found...

There’s something magical about biting into a soft, warm pretzel lavishly topped with rich crab dip, Old Bay seasoning, and melted cheese that makes you forget everything else around you. That’s the transformative power of the Crabby Pretzel at Charm City Seafood in Bartow, Florida – a culinary creation...

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has been part of the local community for decades — and this August, the Lakeland location is celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary in a way that brings the past and present together. From August 4–10, the restaurants will host Loyalty Appreciation Week,...

Court documents from Hernando County reveal new details about the case of Jennifer Odom, a 12-year-old girl who went missing in 1993 and was found dead about a week later.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers made quite a discovery after they were able to stop a fleeing driver on Tuesday, officials said. The incident happened in Polk County when the driver fled and tried to take out troopers, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said. Troopers were able...

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 442 restaurants in Hillsborough County in the last 30 days. While 323 establishments passed on their first visit, 119 restaurants failed to meet standards initially. Three local eateries faced temporary...

Florida – Sheriff Grady Judd from Florida is very angry with federal immigration authorities after finding out that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been sending recruitment emails directly to his deputies. This comes despite the fact that local law enforcement and the federal agency have worked...

TAMPA, Fla. – A routine traffic stop on Waters Avenue on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, escalated into a multi-unit manhunt, ending in the arrest of a man with a history of driving offenses. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), deputies pulled over 38-year-old Devin Lamar Kendall at...