Lakeland FL

PLANT CITY, Fla. — For years, residents in the Roseland Park neighborhood never worried about flooding, but then Hurricane Milton struck and suddenly they found themselves surrounded by five feet of water and trapped. Plant City leaders responded by completing a multi-million-dollar flood mitigation project, and now,...

Researchers at Florida Polytechnic University have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) technique that can detect elusive malware known as remote access trojans (RATs) on Android devices. The breakthrough could help protect millions of users from cybercriminals who use RATs to steal personal information and...

Waywards Ballroom, located above The Bank Hotel in Sydney’s Newtown, has reopened with a new program of weekly music events and more. Live music remains central to the venue’s identity, with Friday and Saturday nights showcasing local and national talent. Upcoming acts include The Welcome Choir (Saturday, July 27th),...

Bridgewater Grand, a 300-unit Lakeland multifamily community, has sold for $57.37 million. The property at 5546 Autumn Ridge Road was bought by the Connecticut real estate private equity investment firm Hamilton Point Investments. Berkadia, which brokered the deal, says it closed July 10 and that the community was...

In an era increasingly dominated by automation and quick-fix construction, something refreshing is happening in Winter Haven, Florida—a quiet but powerful resurgence of craftsmanship in roofing. For decades, commercial and residential roof replacements in Central Florida have often been viewed as routine maintenance,...

Boys & Girls Club of Polk County is still waiting to receive federal funding that covers the bulk of its operating costs. ABC Action News' Rebecca Petit reports.

It's a dangerous act in many ways. Man faces severe penalties for crime involving mountain of old tires: 'Staggering' first appeared on The Cool Down .

Amid another heat advisory issued for the Tampa Bay area, first responders stress safety is the utmost importance.

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay has issued a heat advisory for much of West Central Florida, with heat index values expected to reach up to 111 degrees. The advisory is in effect from noon to 7 PM EDT today. High temperatures and humidity may increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, according to the...

When a restaurant’s ribs become legendary enough to inspire cross-state pilgrimages, you know something magical is happening behind those kitchen doors at Manny’s Original Chophouse in Haines City. You might drive right past this place if you’re not paying attention. From the outside, Manny’s doesn’t scream...