Poinciana pastor proves it’s never too late to get that degree
Paul Grizelle-Reid is the Valencia College Class of 2025 oldest graduate. At age 82 years old, it isn’t even close. And he’s not done—through the Direct Connect program, he’s now working toward his bachelor’s degree in English literature at UCF. An ordained priest, he joined...
Publix Pharmacy Is Now Providing Customers With a Prescription Savings Finder
Publix launched a new prescription savings finder tool to help customers save money on prescription medications. Discount Finder, powered by RxSense, is now available on the Publix Pharmacy app or by visiting publix.com/rxsavings. The Discount Finder provides customers with a quick and easy way to find lower prices...
Woman ‘house hunting’ in Polk County accused driving with suspended license: ‘They don’t arrest...
A woman accused of driving with a suspended license was arrested after she was pulled over for cutting off cars and violating their rights-of-way in Winter Haven.
Whiskey Bent BBQ Supply in Lakeland
FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to Whiskey Bent BBQ Supply in Lakeland for a look at their production house on Charley's World.
Florida Police Surround Vehicle at Gunpoint and Arrest Suspect During Brief Standoff Outside Lakeland...
FLORIDA — A brief but intense police standoff unfolded outside a Steak ’n Shake along Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland after officers confronted a man seated inside a parked vehicle and ordered him out at gunpoint. The incident, captured on video by bystanders, drew immediate attention from nearby motorists and...
Polk County deputies to ask for birthplace under new policy, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is taking a new approach to assist in enforcing federal immigration laws, allowing deputies to ask people where they were born during law-enforcement encounters.
Polk detention deputies resign, supervisors suspended after ‘sleeping’ inmate found to be dead
Four Polk County detention deputies resigned and three supervisors were suspended after it was discovered an inmate believed to be sleeping was actually dead.
Polk County mother decorates car for children in need
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — If you’ve driven through Polk County lately, you may have noticed a black Nissan Altima wrapped in Christmas lights and blue tape. But if you take a closer look, it’s not your typical holiday decoration. “So basically, there will be QR codes on...
MISSING: Pasco Deputies Searching For 36-Year-Old Wesley Chapel Man
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Pasco County deputies need the community’s eyes on the road as they search for a missing 36-year-old man who disappeared on Wednesday. Babjat Masoud was last seen around 10 a.m. on December 17. He was in the area of Iverson Drive in Wesley Chapel at the time.
Walmart, Warrants, And Lakeland “Doper”: Sheriff Judd Serves Charges In Auburndale
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – It all happened at a Walmart with a warrant for Michael Miller Jr., a 45-year-old Lakeland man who is now facing serious prison time after deputies caught up with him in Auburndale. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd detailed the arrest during his December 17 morning...

















