LIVE: Crash causing serious slowdown on westbound I-4
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A multi-vehicle crash on westbound I-4 in Hillsborough County is causing a severe slowdown for drivers in the area. The “major” crash was first reported at around 2 p.m. on Monday, according to data from the Florida Department of Transportation. The crash site is before the I-75 and I-4...
The History Behind the Publix Name
No one can put a price on how much the “Publix” name is really worth. That’s right — the supermarket chain with over 1,400 locations in eight states, some 260,000 employees, and where the iconic green body weight scales can still be found in the store lobbies.
Muggier start to the week, next front arrives Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A mild start to the work week with a stalled front over the Tampa Bay area. Temperatures will warm into the upper 80s with feels like temperatures up to 95 degrees this afternoon. We’ll see a mixture of sun and clouds with just a 10% chance of a few stary showers. […]
Lakeland Eviction Leads To Arrest, Drug Charges, And Maryland Extradition
LAKELAND, Fla. – An eviction notice served in Lakeland on Saturday evening resulted in the arrest of the resident on an out-of-state warrant, as well as new drug possession charges. At approximately 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, October 18th, a Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputy arrived at a residence...
Florida McDonald’s Shooting Leads To Charges For Employee And Customers
A dispute at a Davenport McDonald’s early Sunday morning escalated into a shooting, resulting in charges against three people.
Hot Or Not?: Florida Woman Accused Of Punching Firefighter
The Florida woman accused of punching a firefighter is the subject of the latest 'Hot or Not?' on Dave & Chuck The Freak. Play along with our favorite game!. 'Hot or Not?' is an incredibly fun game that we play on Dave & Chuck The Freak once and a while and it's very simple to play along with at home. How does it...
Passenger dies, 3 seriously injured after 3-car crash on I-4 in Hillsborough
TAMPA, Fla. — A man died and three others were seriously injured after three cars collided on I-4 in Hillsborough County. It happened when traffic slowed on the highway just before 2 p.m. on Monday near I-75. A Ford F-250 failed to stop, colliding into the back of a Jeep Cherokee, which collided with the back of a...
Pasco County school employee accused of killing her son, Uthmeier issues subpoenas over popular...
Good morning, Tampa Bay. Here's what you need to know today. We have mostly sunny to partly sunny skies today. It's another warm afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Get the full forecast here. Check your hour-by-hour forecast here | Share your weather photos. Around Tampa Bay.
Lucky Goat Coffee Co. Now Open at Merchant’s Walk
Tallahassee-based Lucky Goat Coffee is opening its first Lakeland location at 3615 S. Florida Ave. #810, in the corner of Merchant’s Walk. The new family-owned franchise is a partnership between Karen and Chris Gullifer; their son, Madison; and his wife, Jessica. The Lakeland cafe offers cold brew, espresso and...
The Tampa investor who stopped looking rich — and started living wealthy
For many young professionals in Tampa Bay, financial success is often defined by what can be seen: a high-rise apartment, weekends at the Edition pool and a lease payment that quietly swallows half their income. But being rich is what you can see. Being wealthy is what you can’t. They...

















