This cat survived. Many others didn’t.
A rescue partner recently responded to a case involving multiple cats surrendered to Polk County Animal Control in Polk County, Florida. Only a small number made it out alive. One of the survivors almost didn’t either. When the rescue arrived to pick him up, he had already been in...
Florida’s Wildlife Wonderland Between Orlando And Tampa Has Gorgeous Woodland Trails And Lakes
The Sunshine State is teeming with outdoor recreation, and we're not talking about all the amusement parks either. From wildlife-filled sanctuaries to lush lakeside retreats, natural adventures are pretty easy to come by in this part of the country. Home to a plethora of native critters and several paddle-worthy...
Lakeland Electric Took home a first-place trophy in an event like the Triple Threat...
That is an impressive win! Taking home a first-place trophy in an event like the Triple Threat Journeyman is no small feat—it speaks volumes about the skill, precision, and teamwork those linemen bring to the job every day. It’s always great to see local crews get national or regional...
Winter Haven Teens Busted After Homeowner’s Cameras Catch Early Morning Driveway Raid
Breaking Local News (Tampa Free Press) WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Winter Haven neighborhood turned...
Teen arrested for multiple burglaries in Davenport neighborhood
DAVENPORT, Florida - A 17-year-old was arrested early Monday morning after being caught attempting to burglarize vehicles in two neighborhoods, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 1:09 a.m. on March 16, 2026, when the Sheriff's Office helicopter observed a suspicious person on...
East of These opens a new boutique in downtown Lakeland
There are now two places downtown to shop for East of These's clothing, accessories, shoes, and gifts. Check out the first four locally inspired collections.
Culver’s will open its 8th Polk location this summer
That’s right—the “ButterBurger” footprint is growing again. Culver’s is set to open its 8th Polk County location in Bartow later this summer. Ground was broken on the new site on February 17, 2026, and construction is currently underway at 1395 N. Broadway Avenue. Here are the key details:
Purple Chrysler Flips In Winter Haven Crash; Driver Jailed After Trying To Toss Evidence
Ja'tavious Lamount Scaife WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Sunday evening car crash in north Winter...
Two Lakeland Harveys to become Winn-Dixie stores
The Winn-Dixie Co. is turning seven of its Harveys Supermarket locations in Florida and Georgia into Winn-Dixie stores. Two are in Lakeland. The Jacksonville grocer announced the conversions Monday, saying they are part of a larger effort to bring its stores under a singular banner as it undergoes a “broader brand...
29-year-old Plant City man dead after being hit by car while crossing highway, FHP...
PLANT CITY, Fla. — A Plant City man died while trying to cross the highway, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said the crash happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, a 26-year-old woman was driving a car heading west on U.S.-92. East of Charlie Taylor Road, the 29-year-old man tried...
