Florida fisherman who recorded argument with captain urges public to stop threats
Gage Towles, the fisherman who went viral after recording a heated confrontation with a charter captain, is asking the public to tone down their outrage.
City Looks for Bluer Pastures
Could a recently formulated strain of grass make your life easier and your yard prettier and hardier?. It almost sounds too good to be true — but not according to Lakeland Horticultural Specialist Bill Koen, who brought it up at a City Commission meeting Monday. “There’s one interesting thing...
Dawn Staley Showed Her True Character After National Title Loss
Dawn Staley had a classy postgame message after a national title game on Sunday.
Retired Winter Haven police officer Carol Bradley is still serving her community
TAMPA, Fla. — A retired Winter Haven police officer is still serving her community after 30 years on the force. Carol Bradley is a beloved figure for thousands of former students and their parents. Bradley grew up in the Winter Haven area and decided to service in the U.S....
Eat around the world as 50+ food trucks gather for one huge foodie fest
Tampa Bay’s biggest gathering of international food trucks is back for its fifth rendition. International Food Truck Festival 5.0 presented by Pasco County Recycling is taking over Tampa Premium Outlets for two full days, bringing more than 50 amazing food trucks to the area. Festivities take place Saturday and...
Tornado Watch issued until 6 p.m. for parts of North Florida, Southeast Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, FLA – A Tornado Watch was issued for parts of North Florida and Georgia. The Tornado Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. for the following areas:. A few tornadoes are possible this afternoon. Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph could occur in some of the stronger...
Deputies say missing Georgetown Co. man deleted social media, could be in Florida
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Georgetown County deputies have released more information about a missing man. Isak Antonio Ramirez of Wedgefield Village "is thought to be in the Hillsborough County" area of Florida, according to the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office. In a release, the sheriff's office said Ramirez...
Florida Leads National Expansion as Chain Set to Open Fifteen New Restaurants
Major Chain Targets Florida for Significant Growth with 15 New Openings. Culver's is ramping up its expansion efforts with plans to open 55 new locations across the U.S. in 2025. Florida, the company’s fastest-growing market, will lead the way, adding the most new restaurants. Last year, Florida saw a surge in...
Florida Middle School Principal Gets Arrested For Oddly Enough A Crime Committed By Most...
NY Post - A Florida middle school principal said he “did something dumb” after he was arrested at Walmart for trying a shoplifting tactic he claims his friends told him would work. Bok Academy North Principal Gregory Lewis was at a Winter Haven Walmart in Polk County on...
Three charged with stealing $6 million worth of semi trucks and dump trucks in...
Three men are facing charges in connection with a widespread theft ring targeting commercial vehicles in several Florida counties. On April 4, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the arrest of three men believed to have taken part in the theft of multiple semi trucks and dump trucks valued at...
