4 People Apprehended For Two Murders In Central Florida, Others Arrested
Four young people were arrested in Central Florida for two murders, while others were arrested for charges related to the investigation. Homicide detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office detained six people in connection with the double homicide that happened in Lakeland’s Secret Cove neighborhood earlier...
New ALDI Coming Soon to Lake Wales – What’s Happening at the Former Winn-Dixie?
A new ALDI is coming to Lake Wales, Florida, at 1860 State Road 60 East—but the building isn’t new. This site was home to a Winn-Dixie supermarket that closed its doors in November 2024. Now, the space is being reworked to welcome ALDI sometime in 2025. The closure...
The Chicken Fried Steak At This Florida Diner Is So Good, It’s Worth A...
Hidden in the heart of Haines City, Florida, Egg City Diner stands as a monument to what happens when simple food is executed with extraordinary skill and a whole lot of heart. While Florida might be famous for its seafood and Cuban-inspired cuisine, this unassuming roadside eatery has quietly built...
Wagon Full Of Trouble: Lakeland Man Jailed For Utility Pole Copper Theft
LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man was arrested early Monday morning by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after deputies discovered him with freshly cut copper wire. Larry Lasseter was taken into custody and faces charges of criminal mischief and petit theft. The incident unfolded at approximately 3:35 a.m....
Polk Pride is back: Here’s the 2025 event roundup
Click here for everything you need to know about Polk Pride's lineup of 2025 Pride Month events in Lakeland, FL.
Lakeland Horror: 6 Dogs Rescued From 107-Degree Death Trap, 2 Arrested For Animal Neglect
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on Friday following the discovery of six dogs living in squalid and dangerous conditions within a Lakeland residence lacking power and ventilation. The animals were suffering from extreme heat exposure and neglect, prompting an...
“We’ve begged for help,” Dade City residents fed up with dangerous road
People living on this scenic road in Dade City say they are tired of seeing so many crashes, including a handful of deaths.
Polk deputy shoots at fleeing gang member who crashed into multiple vehicles: sheriff
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that happened Monday as officials said they were trying to arrest a "documented gang member."
Suspect arrested after shooting at car with child inside, killing man: Hillsborough sheriff
A suspect has been taken into custody days after Hillsborough County deputies said he shot and killed a 24-year-old passenger in a car while a child was in the backseat.
Indian Restaurant Expanding Into 8,000 Square Foot Space in Tampa
The popular Tampa and Lakeland area Indian restaurant Curry Leaves is moving from its current location on W Kennedy Blvd to a sprawling space in the WestShore Plaza shopping mall just behind it, co-owner Saji Mathew shared with Business Debut. The brand has been around since 2009 and currently operates...
