Two Tampa Bay medical buildings sold for nearly $13M
A pair of Tampa Bay area medical office buildings have sold for a combined $12.85 million. Colliers’ Juan Vega represented the sellers in both deals. The first is a 18,677-square-foot building near downtown St. Petersburg and Tropicana Field. The three-story building sits on one acre at 2201 Central Ave....
Warning Lights Force Polk County Sheriff’s Helicopter Down In Davenport
Polk County Sheriff's Office POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Polk County Sheriff’s Office helicopter was...
Plant City Man Struck And Killed In Early Morning Crash On US-92
Florida Highway Patrol PLANT CITY, Fla. – A 29-year-old man from Plant City died early...
Polk Parkway Overpass Crash Claims Life Of Winter Haven Woman
Florida Highway Patrol POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Winter Haven woman died Thursday afternoon after...
Arrest made after battery incident in Kathleen
On Saturday, March 14, around 6:10 PM, Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a residence near Deeson Road and Meadow Glen Court in Kathleen, north of Lakeland, after a battery was reported. Deputies found that Rafael Anotonio-Miguel, age 23, had been violent toward the victim and fled on foot.
Two men arrested for illegal dumping near Lake Wales
On Saturday, March 14, a witness saw two men dumping debris in a rural area near Lake Wales. When the men noticed the witness taking photos, they chased him, but he escaped and reported the incident to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
8 people ejected, seriously injured after golf cart hit by vehicle in Wesley Chapel:...
The Florida Highway Patrol says eight people were seriously injured and ejected after a golf cart overturned during a crash with a car in Wesley Chapel. Troopers say the golf cart driver tried to make a U-turn on Elam Road and was hit by a Honda sedan driven by a 17-year-old girl.
Plant City High School student accused of bringing gun to campus, robbing classmates: HCSO
A 16-year-old student was arrested after allegedly bringing a gun onto campus and robbing classmates at Plant City High School, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the teen threatened two students and showed a gun inside his backpack, prompting one victim to hand over cash....
Lithia man arrested on DUI, cocaine charges after chase with trooper reaches 129 mph...
The Florida Highway Patrol says a driver led troopers on a high-speed chase reaching 129 mph on State Road 52 in Pasco County before a trooper's PIT maneuver stopped the pursuit. Troopers say the driver, identified as Heriberto Benitez, was taken into custody after fleeing a traffic stop and failing...
This 1960s Gas Station Has Transformed Into Florida’s Most Mouthwatering Fried Chicken Spot
Great food stories in Florida often start in the most unexpected places. Sometimes it is a tiny roadside stand, sometimes a humble diner, and sometimes it is a building that once pumped gas instead of serving meals. In one Florida town, a former 1960s gas station has quietly transformed into...
