POINCIANA NEWS — Santa makes way for the Three Kings
Merry Christmas, Poinciana! Let’s talk about the next religious holiday!. Three Kings Day, also known as the Epiphany, is a holiday celebrating the day the Three Wise Men first saw baby Jesus and brought him gifts. Join the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Three Kings Day Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 from 12-2...
Bay Area artist works with glass
An artist uses molten glass and fire to shape ideas into reality. FOX 13 Photojournalist Barry Wong.
Muscle & Mindset: Winter Haven Gym Targets Both Emotional, Mental Health
John Hosegood’s Fit Body Boot Camp in Winter Haven Trains the Mind as Hard as the Body. John Hosegood may thrive when he’s rallying members of his gym to deliver just one more rep, but don’t be fooled: The owner of Fit Body Boot Camp in Winter Haven is interested in more than just physical fitness. He believes mental...
Metropolitan Ministries serves 1,000 hot meals as Christmas begins across Tampa Bay
TAMPA - Christmas Day got underway early at Metropolitan Ministries. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers filled the kitchen at the nonprofit’s Tampa campus, preparing 1,000 hot Christmas meals for people experiencing homelessness. Those meals will be served throughout the day at community locations in Hillsborough,...
Chipotle opens up 4 new locations throughout Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening four new locations in Tampa Bay throughout December. The four new locations are: All four locations are open 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. The restaurants are hiring in all four locations. There are around 30 jobs per location, Chipotle said. For more...
Fiery Christmas Eve Wreck Claims Life Of Unidentified Driver In Hillsborough County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – An unidentified man was killed late Wednesday afternoon after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a utility pole along State Road 574. The fatal wreck occurred around 5:04 p.m. on Christmas Eve, just west of Falkenburg Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol,...
Polk County will buy 75 acres near North Walk-in-Water Preserve
The Polk County Commission took another step toward preservation of the county’s natural resources with the approvals of two land purchase agreements with Preservation of Natural Florida Inc. Under the agreements, Polk County is to acquire environmental sites that were recommended by the Conservation Land Acquisition...
Bikes & Brews Brings a Fun Holiday Ride Through Plant City While Making Kids’...
Justin Surrency and his friends remember how important it was to have a bike as kids. “Having a bike as a kid was a big deal,” Surrency said. “It gave us a sense of independence.”. Surrency is the owner of FastKicks Academy in Seffner, and for the...
Hillsborough County votes to challenge Florida’s Live Local Act, citing loss of local control
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County leaders are preparing for a legal fight with the state after a unanimous vote to challenge the constitutionality of Florida’s Live Local Act, a law designed to fast-track affordable housing development. What You Need To Know. Hillsborough County leaders are preparing...
Mental health resources available in Tampa Bay during the holidays
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — While the holidays are typically filled with joy and being surrounded by family and friends, that is not the case for everyone. This time of year, can also bring a lot of pain for some people. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay wants people to know that it’s okay if this […]
