The Secret Seafood Buffet In Florida Locals Are Keeping Off The Map
Brandon locals have been quietly enjoying one of Florida’s most impressive seafood buffets while the rest of the state remains blissfully unaware. Umi Sushi & Seafood Buffet sits along West Brandon Boulevard, serving mountains of fresh seafood, sushi, and international dishes that draw crowds daily. The secret is...
5 Polk restaurants we think deserved a spot on USA TODAY’s best list
Not a single Central Florida restaurant has earned a spot on 2026 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year list . We have to believe that's an unfortunate oversight. The closest to Polk County is a Bradenton restaurant, Tide Tables , a waterfront seafood restaurant located in the historic commercial fishing village of...
People Are Driving Across Tampa Bay Just To Chase This Smash Burger Truck
Hours vary; verify the current schedule via the Find The Truck page before you go. In sun‑splashed St. Pete, Tower 10 Burger has become the kind of food truck locals gush about to friends, then secretly hope not everyone hears about. 😏. Drawing on a 70‑year family burger legacy,...
Central Florida Diaper Bank receives four-month supply from Huggies
Sharon Lyles gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 38 years ago. But beyond feeling overjoyed with happiness for her baby’s arrival, she couldn’t stop worrying about diapers. She only had one, and unfortunately, the diaper’s adhesive strip would not stick. She felt helpless, agony. From then...
Historic ‘Old Tucker Home’ burns down in Kathleen, cause of fire still under investigation
KATHLEEN, Fla. - A historic farmhouse that was considered a local landmark to many in Polk County is now no more after a fire burned it down Tuesday evening. It was called the "Old Tucker Home" and it was located on Kathleen Road and West Campbell Road. What we know:
Major shipping plant in Central Florida to close, lay off over 200 workers
LAKELAND, Fla. – DHL Supply Chain revealed this week that it is planning to shut down its Lakeland plant later this year, according to documents obtained by News 6. In a WARN Notice to state and local officials, the company said that the plant — located at 5360 Allen K Breed Hwy. — is expected to fully close by Dec....
Polk County deputies arrest man in Lakeland package theft
LAKELAND, Fla. (WWSB) - Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 36-year-old man Tuesday in connection with a porch package theft in Lakeland. Deputies arrested Carlos Silva on Feb. 10, 2026, after investigators said a victim’s Ring doorbell recorded a man approaching her front door and taking a package...
100 Black Men of Tampa Bay helps young men get mentorship, professional clothing
TAMPA, Fla. - As Black History Month is celebrated across the community, the 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay are stepping in with both guidance and action. Through programs like Suit Up and Show Out, young men are fitted with suits, shoes and ties while also building confidence and connections with mentors who look like...
Residents concerned about flooding pushback against building new Polk County government center in Kathleen
The North Lakeland Polk County Government Center will be located in the plot of land east of Kathleen Road and south of Duff Road. It'll be modeled after the government center in Lake Alfred. Some residents are concerned that the area's infrastructure can't handle the facility, as it is located...
Florida strawberry growers claim harm from unfairly low-priced imports
During the winter, when other states face freezing temperatures, Florida's warm weather provides an excellent climate for strawberries to grow. According to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Florida produces about 15% of the country's strawberries grown during that time of the year. But some of that share...
