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HARDEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man wanted in Lee County on murder and burglary charges was taken into custody Sunday after a multi-county pursuit. The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office says the Lee County Sheriff’s Office contacted them just before noon Sunday, requesting deputies be on the lookout for a 2024 black Dodge...

RIVERVIEW, Fla. – A 34-year-old Riverview man was killed early Sunday morning after his Jeep Wrangler overturned multiple times in a high-speed crash on US-301. The single-vehicle accident occurred at approximately 4:11 AM Sunday, according to a preliminary report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). FHP troopers’...

The Tampa Bay Chamber highlighted the region’s entrepreneurial excellence at its 45th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards. The event, held Nov. 6, brought together more than 400 business leaders to celebrate the small companies driving the local economy. The Chamber’s Small Business Awards are among the...

The Tampa-based mining company Mosaic is looking to widen its phosphate waste pile in Hillsborough County in a sweeping expansion that would keep the facility open for another two decades, according to a federal notice and a proposal the company presented earlier this year. The extension could stretch the towering...

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TAMPA, Fla. — As uncertainty with the government shutdown continues, food pantries, restaurants and county services have been helping residents in need with food assistance in Tampa Bay. Here's a list of places residents can go to get fresh food and a hot meal. Have a location you would...

Finding the perfect gym can be a daunting task, especially with so many options available. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of exercise, Winter Haven, FL has a diverse selection of gyms to suit every need. In this guide, we’ll explore the best gyms in Winter Haven to help you find your...

FLORIDA — A 21-year-old Brandon man died following a multi-vehicle crash Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred after 6:30 p.m. on Blanton Road in Dade City. Troopers said the Brandon man was driving eastbound when he failed to properly navigate a curve, causing his vehicle to...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Winter Haven Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 75-year-old resident, Louis Cajuste. He was last seen at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, when he left his 6th St NE residence on foot. Police say...

HAINES CITY, FL — Chef Jesus Law told Business Debut that his new food truck, Three Black Pigs, will open November 21 at 5775 East Johnson Avenue, Haines City, FL 33844. The truck will be permanently stationed on-site and marks Law’s return to the food business after previously closing a restaurant recently in...