Bojangles plans to open a second Polk location. Here’s where and when
Bo Berry biscuits and sweet tea at Bojangles are still more than a year away for North Lakeland's connoisseurs of Southern-style Cajun-seasoned chicken dishes. During the summer of 2027, a Bojangles restaurant is anticipated to open along U.S. 98 near Daughtery Road where a Charley's Cheesesteaks most recently closed.
Limited rain chances Sunday as onshore wind pattern continues
Westerly winds will continue to focus rainfall towards the east coast Sunday, limiting rain coverage for the Tampa Bay area. Sunday will likely feature more breaks in cloud cover, allowing for a bit more sunshine compared to Saturday. Highs remain in the upper 80s for most, near 89° in downtown Tampa. While a few spot
The Lakeland Hyperscale “Project Swan” Data Center Proposal: What We Now Know
A new application has been submitted to city planners detailing a massive data center complex in West Lakeland. Because it is the first “hyperscale” project proposed within city limits, it is drawing significant scrutiny. Kimley-Horn applied May 5 for concept plan review on behalf of Ryan Companies U.S....
Locals pressure Eagle Lake to save old schoolhouse from demolition
The former Eagle Lake Elementary School was built 99 years ago, but the historic building might not reach its 100th birthday. The Eagle Lake City Commission is scheduled to select a demolition contractor at its June 1 meeting. If a contract is awarded, the 1926 red brick schoolhouse designed by architect Edward Columbu
Seven Sentenced in Central Florida Gun Trafficking Scheme
Seven individuals were sentenced in a Central Florida gun trafficking scheme. The post Seven Sentenced in Central Florida Gun Trafficking Scheme appeared first on West Orlando News .
Hit-or-miss showers Saturday
Onshore winds will support and early start to some showers across Tampa Bay, however most of Saturday’s rainfall will be inland. Tampa Bay can expect very spotty showers to pass from west to east throughout the late morning, leading into the afternoon. By the afternoon, most rain will be developing along and east of I-
K9 Ace Sniffs Out Fleeing Tampa Man In Polk County Woods After Multi-Agency Hunt
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Tampa man is behind bars after a lengthy tracking operation involving a Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 team ended in a physical struggle in a wooded area early Thursday morning. The incident began during the early morning hours of May 28, when the...
There’s a Real 1950s Drive-In Restaurant Just 60 Minutes From Orlando
Picture this: neon signs glowing against the Florida sky, servers delivering food with genuine smiles, and prices that make you wonder if you’ve accidentally time-traveled back seventy years. Andy’s Igloo in Winter Haven isn’t some themed knockoff trying to recreate the past—it’s the real deal, a legitimate 1950s drive
Bones found in Lakeland pasture identified
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified human remains found by children in a Lakeland cow pasture on Thursday. Sheriff Grady Judd said the bones likely belonged to a woman in her 70s, who lived alone and was a hoarder.
West Virginia Embezzlement Fugitive Handed One-Way Ticket Back Home After Florida Arrest
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An ongoing search for a West Virginia woman wanted on felony charges ended quietly in Polk County this week. On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Deputy Sheriff Benjamin with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a home on Oleander Avenue in Auburndale. His specific objective was to locate and apprehend
