Lakeland FL

A national non-profit organization born in the Tampa Bay area has caught the attention of a Hollywood star who's coming to town to help with their mission. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

VALRICO, Fla. – A months-long headache for Valrico drivers came to an abrupt end Tuesday morning when Hillsborough County deputies arrested a local man accused of intentionally scattering roofing nails across busy intersections. Authorities say the arrest of 51-year-old Felix Uresti closes an investigation that began...

An Auburndale man pleaded no contest to the murder of his girlfriend last year, court records showed.

Packed courtroom, resident opposition and a summary judgment mark a key moment in the Walden Lake redevelopment fight. A legal dispute between the City of Plant City and Walden Lake LLC over redevelopment of a former golf course continued Thurs, Jan. 8, when Judge Michael S. Williams ruled from the bench, granting...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tampa, Florida – Residents across west central and southwest Florida are facing a rare and potentially damaging freeze as temperatures plunge overnight, putting crops, pets, and unprotected plumbing at risk...

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — A Wednesday evening ride turned tragic on Otis Allen Road when a 71-year-old motorcyclist lost control on a curve, leading to a fatal collision with an oncoming SUV. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers responded to the crash site west of Old Lakeland Highway around 7:09 p.m....

LAKELAND, Fla. – A convenience store employee faces a felony charge after authorities say she was caught stealing a lottery ticket on camera, an incident she later characterized as a simple mistake. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39-year-old Jessica Lynn Schuler of Bartow on Wednesday, Jan. 14, following...

Tucked beside a quiet neighborhood in Lake Wales, Florida, there is a short stretch of pavement that seems to laugh at physics. Spook Hill is a classic roadside legend where your car appears to roll uphill when you shift into neutral. The effect is quick, strange, and oddly delightful, perfect...

Ever wonder why some food stops turn into traditions instead of trends?. There is a reason the line at Taste of Florida At Lang’s winds past the citrus crates with smiles intact. Inside this vintage roadside market, a small counter turns an ordinary lunch into pure Florida sunshine. Fresh...

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia will speak with several Florida sheriffs on Thursday morning.