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UCF’s opening official visit weekend delivered its first payoff Sunday morning, when Lake Wales wide receiver Kanelius Purdy announced his commitment to the Knights. “I committed to UCF because it felt like the best fit for me both on and off the field,” Purdy said. “The coaching staff believed in me from the start and

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 19-year-old Bartow man lost his life early Sunday morning after his all-terrain vehicle flipped over on a remote trail at the River Ranch Hunt Club. The incident occurred on May 31, 2026, deep within the property located at 18550 County Road 630 near Lake Wales. Emergency dispatchers received a ca

A Philadelphia truck driver taking a mandatory break at a Florida gas station found himself in handcuffs Wednesday after a workplace disturbance call revealed he was wanted for robbery back home. The incident unfolded on May 27th when Deputy Sheriff Wong responded to a reported disturbance at the RaceTrac convenience..

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 33-year-old Auburndale man died early Sunday morning after his car veered off the road and struck a tree near Winter Haven, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. First responders were dispatched to the scene on Thornhill Road, just north of Sugar Creek...

A Central Florida man was arrested after screams were heard coming from the back of a van. The post Central Florida Man Arrested after Screams Heard from Back of Van appeared first on West Orlando News .

A teen was arrested in a smoke shop burglary in Central Florida. The post Teen Arrested in Smoke Shop Burglary in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

PLANT CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hundreds of four-legged friends found their fur-ever homes over the weekend in a multi-agency adoption event at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. “They look at everybody like they’re just looking for a friend, and that’s the best thing I can say,” Mackenzie McCoy, who was hoping to

A Central Florida woman was arrested after an extensive investigation of human remains that were discovered. The post Central Florida Woman Arrested after Extensive Investigation of Human Remains appeared first on West Orlando News .

A reasonable amount of big-name performers will visit the Tampa Bay area during June; as usual during the summer months, many of the most notable shows will be held outdoors:. County music icon Hank Williams Jr. is onstage June 5 at the Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre (Tampa). Quiet Riot and...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A Lakeland sports bar tucked inside a local bowling alley flips the script on the idea that such a place can't offer a high-quality dining experience. Lucky's Sports Bar, located at Maple Lanes in Lakeland, not only offers the classic pub fare and mixed drinks one would expect, but they also have fresh