Lakeland FL

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – The Winter Haven Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 75-year-old resident, Louis Cajuste. He was last seen at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, when he left his 6th St NE residence on foot. Police say...

HAINES CITY, FL — Chef Jesus Law told Business Debut that his new food truck, Three Black Pigs, will open November 21 at 5775 East Johnson Avenue, Haines City, FL 33844. The truck will be permanently stationed on-site and marks Law’s return to the food business after previously closing a restaurant recently in...

Florida — where the sunshine is blinding, the humidity is suffocating, and now… the roads might actually glow in the dark. That’s right, folks — in Polk County, The Mosaic Company has decided that what Florida really needs isn’t better drivers or fewer sinkholes… it’s a radioactive road!

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Dominic Valle took the next step in a blossoming career when he outlasted and outclassed veteran Rene Alvarado for an eight-round unanimous decision in their junior lightweight matchup Friday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida. Valle, a 25-year-old local attraction from Lutz, Florida, is...

LAKELAND, Fla. - New industry rules are changing the way aircraft enthusiasts can buy and operate aircraft. The changes are bringing the community together for the very first 'Affordable Flying Expo' at the home of Sun 'n Fun. What we know:. Joseph Ligrani is the Director of Maintenance at Atlas...

The holidays have arrived at Port 27 in Lake Hamilton, and they’re bringing all the festive fun! With twinkling lights, live music, family performances, a Christmas market, and even ice skating (the only place to ice skate in Lake Hamilton!), Port 27 is your go-to destination for holiday cheer.

Deputies responded to a walk-in complainant in reference to a scam. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Polk 77 near Acorn in reference to a physical altercation leading to the arrest of Joshua Smith, 34, of Mena on a charge of 3rd Degree Domestic Battery. Information has been forwarded to the Prosecuting...

A road rage incident on Thursday resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly fired a weapon into the air near another vehicle traveling with a child inside. The Haines City Police Department (HCPD) responded to the incident near U.S. Highway 27 and Davenport Boulevard at approximately 7:55 a.m.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin a resurfacing project on U.S. 17/92 from Lake Alfred to Haines City in mid-November 2025. The project includes milling and resurfacing the asphalt, updating curb ramps to meet ADA standards, and resurfacing side street entrances, selected driveways, and U.S....

Drivers in Lake Wales may have noticed a change in several school zones around the City of Lake Wales this past week and should pay close attention to the speed limit. In anticipation of the approved school zone cameras for Lake Wales High School, McLaughlin School of Excellence, and Hillcrest Elementary, Lake Wales...