Lakeland FL

An unlicensed driver from Brazil was arrested after running a stop sign. Edson Paula Souza, 48, of Mulberry, was driving a white Honda CRV shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday when he ran a stop sign at NE 108th Place at Cherry Lake Road, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Tony "TJ" Wiggins, the man accused of gunning down three men by a lake in Frostproof in 2020, will face trial starting Feb. 23. The trial date was set during a status hearing on May 16. Wiggins, 31, of Frostproof was indicted on three counts of first-degree murder, one count of tampering with evidence and one count...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on the arrest of 255 suspects during an undercover operation called 'Fool Around and Find Out'.

LAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) — A veterinary clinic in Lakeland found themselves in a hairy situation when a cat checked himself out early. George the cat turned into a feline fugitive when he broke out of his cage after a neutering appointment in Lakeland. He dodged staff members and obstacles...

All across Tampa Bay, repairs are still barely getting underway. Resident shares harrowing experience in aftermath of devastating hurricane: 'I've lost everything' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Citizens of Hillsborough County, prepare for a refresh as the Rapid Response team gears up for a week-long cleanup in Del Rio and Dover. According to an announcement on the Hillsborough County official newsroom, residents can put their bulky items out for curbside collection from May 19 to May 23. They're hauling...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – As Duke Energy nears the completion of a new transmission line in Polk County, there will be some traffic impacts this weekend as helicopter work continues to install equipment along the line. The transmission line will “strengthen the electric grid and improve reliability” in the...

At 7:35 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, a traffic collision was reported near 6340 Timberlane Rd. in Lake Wales, south of Canal Rd. A representative from Polk County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two vehicles were involved, but no further details are yet available. Polk County Fire Rescue...

Bartow, Fla. (May 16, 2025) — Polk County Fire Rescue extends an invitation to the public for the grand opening of the new Moore Road Fire Station 25 at 8525 Moore Road in Lakeland. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 23, and includes speeches from Polk County leaders, station tours and meeting the...

His caretakers said they would look for him every night, leaving out boxes of food and calling his name into the darkness.