‘Ladies of the Lakes’ sew for a cause at Lakeland’s Fabric Warehouse
The women of the Ladies of the Lakes quilt guild meet at Fabric Warehouse on the second Saturday of the month. Each meeting focuses on a project or a lesson. Today, they’re hosting a “charity sewalong,” piecing quilts to be donated to local organizations. “We are about...
Women’s Clothing Drive event helps women across the Tampa Bay area save money
The nonprofit, Empowerment of Hope, has been working for the past decade to bridge the gap for women battling rising costs and replacing wardrobes. Blake Phillips reports.
Summer storms test new Plant City storm drains
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,...
Florida Student Research Deploys AI to Spot Stealthy Android Malware
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...
Sydney Venue Reopens With Music and More
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),...
Lakeland apartments sell for $57 million
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...
Craftsmanship Counts: The Return of Skilled Roof Replacements in Winter Haven
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,...
Federal funding hangs in the balance for Boys & Girls Club of Polk County
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.
Man faces severe penalties for crime involving mountain of old tires: ‘Staggering’
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 .
First responders stress safety amid heat advisory issued across Tampa Bay
Amid another heat advisory issued for the Tampa Bay area, first responders stress safety is the utmost importance.
