Lakeland FL

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Winter Haven woman who was the subject of an outstanding fraud warrant was finally apprehended late Friday night following a traffic stop and a brief physical struggle, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). Traci Nicole Hunter, 44, had been sought by...

The driver saw the young child wandering alone in the street and got out to help.

The Florida Housing Data Project, a new interactive map that details housing shortages across the state, found that around 55,000 single-family homes and more than 66,000 rental units are missing from the market. The housing gap is most acute in metro areas, with Miami-Dade, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa ranking among...

I’ve eaten barbecue across the South, and I’ll tell you straight up: the best pulled pork I’ve ever tasted comes from a screened-in shack off a highway in Auburndale, Florida. Peebles Bar-B-Q doesn’t bother with tablecloths or fancy sauces, just honest smoke and meat that falls apart...

Around 60 adult students learn new lessons in pottery each week at Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio in Lakeland. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong takes us there.

There’s a moment when you bite into perfectly fried chicken – that magical combination of crispy, seasoned crust giving way to juicy, tender meat – that makes time stand still. That’s exactly what happens at Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland, Florida. This unassuming roadside establishment might...

Deciding where to eat is hard — these local food halls in Lakeland, Mulberry, and Winter Haven are making it easier with plenty of options just steps away from each other.

The always “colorful” Polk County sheriff Grady Judd rarely disappoints when it comes to one of his famous press conferences or morning briefings and this is not exception.

Sun Belle has expanded its strawberry program through new grower partnerships in central Florida. This strategic addition will round out Sun Belle’s robust year-round supply of fresh berries, according to a news release. The Schiller Park, Ill.-based company says central Florida is known for its thriving winter...

DADE CITY, FLa.- A 19-year-old Ocala man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing several gunshots at Pasco County deputies during an attempted arrest Monday evening, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the incident occurred around 7:56 p.m. on October 7, 2025, at a residence...