Roadside Stop Ends In Arrest After Winter Haven Man Claims He Was Just “Traveling”
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Friday evening traffic stop in Waverly took an unexpected turn when a driver told deputies he didn’t need a license to be on the road. The incident began around 6:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026, when a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulled over a blue Chevy Malibu near the intersection of US...
Mexican National Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics in Tampa Bay Area
A Mexican national was sentenced for trafficking narcotics in the Tampa Bay area. The post Mexican National Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics in Tampa Bay Area appeared first on West Orlando News .
Fitness to Fur: Veteran Franchise Operators Bring Sparkle Grooming to Tampa Bay
Sparkle Grooming Co., a wellness-focused dog grooming franchise, has announced the awarding of five franchise licenses in the greater Tampa Bay area with seasoned operators Jim and Brett Potesta and longtime operations partner Trisha Jordan. The Potestas and Jordan bring extensive multi-unit operations and...
Tip Led Officers to Confiscate Illegal Drugs, Firearms in Winter Park
A tip led local officers to confiscate illegal drugs and firearms in Winter Park. The post Tip Led Officers to Confiscate Illegal Drugs, Firearms in Winter Park appeared first on West Orlando News .
Music Scene: Upcoming concerts and musical performances around Tampa Bay
TAMPA — Grammy-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will bring the third annual “Shorty Gras Tour” to the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m., in the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa.
WATCH: See-through canoe floats through a fever of cownose rays in Tampa Bay
TAMPA BAY, Fla. (WFLA) — See Through Canoe Company posted a video on Thursday of a gathering of stingrays that congregate in this same spot in Tampa Bay every year. The gathering of stingrays typically lasts for about around three days, according to See Through Canoe. The owner of the company, Michael McCarthy, has...
Driver dead following two-vehicle crash in Mulberry
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Mulberry Wednesday night.
Driver involved in Hillsborough crash accused of stealing gold chain from victim, threatening with...
TAMPA, Fla. - A driver involved in a Hillsborough County crash on Thursday was arrested for robbing the other driver, stealing a gold chain worth around $2,000, deputies said. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Jorge Rodriguez Leon, 45, was arrested on an armed robbery charge. What we know:. Investigators...
Woman Arrested After She Allegedly Battered A School Guardian at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary
LAKE WALES, FL (February 13, 2026) – A woman was arrested early Friday morning after allegedly battering a school guardian, a law enforcement officer, and a school administrator at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School, according to police reports from the Lake Wales Police Department. Officers responded to the...
Conviction of Gang Leader Secured in Central Florida
The conviction of a "Sex Money Murder" gang leader was secured in Central Florida in a multi-agency racketeering investigation. The post Conviction of Gang Leader Secured in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
