This Florida Fabric Store Is a Dream Come True for Crafters
Tucked along North Florida Avenue in Lakeland, Fabric Warehouse is the kind of place that makes crafters stop in their tracks and pull out their wallets. With colorful bolts of fabric stacked high, sewing machines on display, and a staff that actually knows what they are talking about, this little shop punches way above its weight.
14 Publix Baked Goods Our Editors Always Buy
There’s more than one reason why Southerners love Publix, but their assortment of breads and baked goods ranks near the top of that list. If you’ve ever stepped inside the Lakeland, Florida-based grocery store chain, then you understand why the experience is so pleasant. We love shopping at our beloved Piggly Wiggly for local goods, but it’s hard to beat Publix’s expansive baked...
Truck Fire Shuts Down Major I-75 On-Ramp In Hillsborough County: Florida Highway Patrol
Florida Highway Patrol HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A mechanical failure sparked a truck fire Friday...
Mower Interrupted: Lakeland Man’s Yard Work Cut Short By Felony Warrant Arrest
Charles Michael Wells LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man’s attempts at landscaping came to an...
Florida woman killed after car hits and goes under semi-truck, crashes into church near...
A 24-year-old Bowling Green woman was killed early Friday in a crash on U.S. 27 near Haines City after her sedan hit a semi-truck making a legal U-turn before she crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say 24-year-old Jovanna Saily's sedan went...
Notta Gallery Celebrates Hispanic Art and Culture with Fuego Festival and ‘Caballo de Fuego’
At 11 years old, Borges laid the foundation for his career when he started working with masters like Vicente Clemades and learning to paint and restore frescos in Cuba. Borges left Cuba in 1991. He has lived in New York City, Miami, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He moved to Lakeland two years ago.
Talbot House Announces Withdrawal From De Novo Hearing Scheduled for April 20
On Thursday evening, April 16, Maria Cruz, Talbot House executive director, emailed the following statement to news outlets announcing its withdrawal from the hearing scheduled for Monday, April 20:. Lakeland, FL — Talbot House Ministries announces that it has formally withdrawn from the De Novo hearing process related to its...
Massive data center plan faces state pushback
Despite major pushback from the community, the Fort Meade City Commission approved a development agreement for a massive data center on Tuesday. However, the $2.6 billion facility has now caught the attention of the state. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Lakeland Community Theatre performers, past and present, take the stage for a special 40th...
LAKELAND, Fla. - It's a reunion for many former Lakeland Community Theatre performers as they prepare for a special 40th anniversary gala on Saturday. "We'll have a musical extravaganza," Lakeland Community Theatre Volunteer Chair Holly Parrish said. "Music from over 40 different shows." Return to the Stage. What we know:
🐶 Playful, Loyal & Loving Dogs Ready for Adoption in Winter Haven
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Polk County Animal Control in Winter Haven has several wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.

















