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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A former police officer has been arrested after detectives say he intentionally poisoned and killed his girlfriend’s dog while she was away on a trip. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the arrest of 22-year-old Edwin Campuzano on Friday. He is facing a...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A quick stop at a local convenience store turned into a life-changing moment for a Polk County man. Emorie Clark, 50, of Fort Meade, is now a multimillionaire after playing a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. Lottery officials announced today that Clark claimed a $2 million...

Citrus, Peach, Veggie and Berry Picking from Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakeland to Fort Myers. U-Pick outings are always memorable and the perfect way to keep it local and support our farmers! Check out a few of our favorite spots below. As always, it's a good idea to call ahead to ensure fields are open. Happy picking,...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Motorists traveling near the US 98 corridor this weekend should prepare for significant delays and a lengthy detour. Officials have announced that Rock Ridge Road will be closed to all traffic on the east side of the US 98 intersection starting this Friday night. The closure is necessary for crews...

Join us Sunday, January 25, from 12–5 PM for a fun afternoon of shopping local. Browse handcrafted goods, unique finds, and delicious treats from talented local makers—all in one spot!. Bring a friend and support small businesses while you shop. We can’t wait to see you there!

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A former law enforcement officer with the Bartow Police Department (BPD) has been arrested after officials say he poisoned and killed his girlfriend's dog. It reportedly happened when the girlfriend left for a trip back in May 2025. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office...

The commissioners continue to ask all speakers in public comment for their address. Why?. The Florida Attorney General’s office has issued opinions, notably Public Access Opinion 14-009 (2014), stating that public bodies cannot require individuals to disclose their home address to participate in public comment at...

A Florida man is facing criminal charges after stealing a golf cart and then ditching a friend who broke his hip after being hurled off the back during an "abrupt u-turn," according to police. Cops say the man "went joyriding around the City of Key West" instead of stopping to help the pal.

Kinsey Lawton, along with Amanda Keys and Vanessa Fletcher, is drawing attention in Florida for her unusual pets: baby kangaroos. The trio runs Hey Sister and Co., a boutique in downtown Plant City, where customers can meet the marsupials.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – For one Florida fugitive, the writing was quite literally on the wall—or rather, on his eyelids. Ryan Douglas O’Neal, a 45-year-old Mulberry man sought on multiple felony warrants, is back behind bars in Polk County following a traffic stop in neighboring Hillsborough County that brought his run...