Lakeland FL

TAMPA - More than 1,500 people across Tampa Bay will sit down for a warm Thanksgiving meal thanks to Feeding Tampa Bay. The chefs and volunteers have been hard at work since before sunrise. The backstory:. FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan spent the morning with their chefs to see how the...

Five people were arrested after a home invasion and shooting at an Airbnb rental in Davenport, Florida, earlier this month. The incident happened on November 5, 2025. Police say masked, armed men forced a teenage girl inside a home on Leader Street. They took her phone and keys.

Polk County Parks and Natural Resources staff will hold a public meeting to present plans for the first phase of Daughtery Road Park. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on December 2, 2025. The location is Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary School in Lakeland.

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners has failed in its fundamental obligation to represent the residents of Polk County. Rather than exercising appropriate oversight of Polk County Animal Control, the Board has deferred all authority to the Sheriff’s Office and has disregarded a substantial volume of emails,...

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully located four missing boaters who failed to return from a fishing trip on Monday.

A motorist’s attempt to evade responsibility after a traffic collision ended abruptly Sunday night when he reportedly fled the scene in front of a law enforcement officer. The incident happened around 8:38 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 98 South and East Ethelene Street in Bartow, close to the Ruby Tuesday...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The annual VISTE Thanksgiving meal distribution has grown over the last two decades into a large-scale effort that requires coordination, teamwork and a lot of preparation to offer senior citizens not only food but, also, connection. “Alright, beautiful. Tuck them in there boys,” said Rick...

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – A quiet stretch of Eiland Boulevard became a crime scene early Wednesday morning after three masked suspects targeted a local ATM, forcibly prying out cash and checks before speeding away. According to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, the heist went down around 3:50 a.m. in the 32700...

A complete rebuild of one of Lakeland’s most historic Publix stores is complete. On Nov. 13 the Lake Miriam store opened to much fanfare in South Lakeland after more than 16 months of being closed for demolition and construction. “We are thrilled to reopen our beloved Lake Miriam store...

Polk County has five new spots in the works, from NYC style eats to flatbreads, comfort foods, and Mexican cuisine. Read up on what you may have missed in the area. To take a deeper dive, click the "Read the article" link under each section. Fuego27 — Winter Haven.