Contractor faces charges related to unfinished hurricane home repairs, woman charged after 2 ex-husbands...
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Fact Check: Watch out for this video of alligator swimming in mall fountain
The only "onlookers" gawking at the alligator were the collection of people that gathered online to watch the fabricated video.
‘Huffing Party’ On Memory Lane In Polk City Ends With Attempted Murder Charges
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Tuesday morning gathering involving alcohol and inhalants spiraled into violence this week, leaving one man shot and a 28-year-old suspect facing a litany of felonies, including attempted second-degree murder. The incident occurred during the early morning hours of Dec. 16 at a residence on...
Duke Energy customers shocked by unexpected deposit fees added to electric bills: ‘It’s crazy’
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Some Duke Energy customers across the Bay Area say they’re doing a double-take after opening their electric bills this month and finding unexpected deposits added on top of what they already owe. Several customers told FOX 13 they are being charged deposits that are sometimes...
Winter Haven Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Bar Stabbing Incident
POLK COUNTY, FL – A Winter Haven man is facing a first-degree felony charge after deputies say he stabbed another man multiple times during an early-morning altercation at a local bar. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33-year-old Tylor Scott Hartzog shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, following a ...
Lakeland officials split over how to raise $70M for stormwater projects
Lakeland officials clashed over who should be footing the bill for nearly $70 million needed in stormwater drainage and lake water quality projects. The City Commission voted 6-0 on Dec. 15 to deny the a proposal that would have nearly doubled the stormwater utility fee rate while simultaneously changing how the fee...
Most Tampa Bay homes lost value in the past year
Over half of U.S. homes — and 85% of homes in Tampa Bay — lost value in the past year, according to Zillow. Why it matters: The national figure, 53%, is the highest since 2012, but the vast majority of homeowners still "have plenty to feel good about," the real estate site reports.
Angel Tree requests break record in Pinellas, abandoned boats increase in Florida waters and...
Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. The morning will start out mild. A few showers may still be around, mainly south of Tampa Bay early. The cold front will move south and...
Winter Haven Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Suspect Diante Scarvers in Attempted First-Degree Murder...
The Winter Haven Police Department is currently on the hunt for Diante Leon Scarvers, a 20-year-old suspect linked to a recent shooting incident that occurred over the weekend. According to FOX 13 News, the shooting took place on the evening of Sunday, December 14, just after 8:15 p.m. near Ave P NW in Winter Haven....
Lakeland Commissioners Reach Compromise on Mass Market Sales
Commissioner Stephanie Madden called the outcome “a Christmas miracle.”. The breakthrough came when Market Lofts Apartments, DOU Bakehouse and Haus 820 presented written proposals, identifying their preferred outcome among options detailed by city staff. The final terms included smaller credits than those first...

















