Lakeland FL

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...

A Florida vacation took a dramatic turn last week when a Texas woman reported missing in Fort Lauderdale was located safe in Riverview, Florida, on Tuesday, July 22. Authorities confirmed that 30-year-old Summer Leo, whose disappearance had been deemed “suspicious,” was found in good condition, bringing a sigh of...

BARTOW, Fla. (Court TV) — A Florida mother is standing trial on charges she tortured and murdered one of her own children, who was found dead in a bathtub. Alize Seymore was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter of a child, tampering with a witness, child abuse...

One restaurant was temporarily closed while six others required follow-up inspections during June 2025 restaurant inspections in Polk County, Florida. State records showed that 232 inspections were conducted countywide in the last 30 days, with 37 restaurants failing their initial inspection. However, 195...

Hidden in the heart of Bartow, Florida lies a culinary treasure that locals guard with the same fervor as their secret fishing spots – Charm City Seafood, home of the legendary Crabby Pretzel. While Florida’s coastline boasts countless seafood shacks claiming to serve the freshest catch, this unassuming inland...

Four companies have registered their interest in restoring the Walesbilt Hotel in Lake Wales. The city received four bids from developers by the extended deadline of July 25, Lake Wales said in a news release. The companies responding to the city’s request for qualifications are Blackmon & Andoniades Families; Newco...

Temperatures in the Tampa Bay area are expected to reach sweltering levels today, with the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory for a portion of west central Florida. According to the NWS advisory, residents can expect heat index values to climb up to 109, prompting concerns for potential heat illnesses....

POLK COUNTY, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested eight individuals in connection to a wide-reaching fraud operation that stole nearly $8.8 million from 235 victims nationwide, most of whom were elderly. The scheme, which spanned multiple states, involved stolen banking information, illegal money...

In the heart of Lakeland, Florida, where modern entertainment options abound, the Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre stands as a glorious throwback to a bygone era that refuses to fade into the sunset. When was the last time watching a movie felt like an adventure rather than just another evening of...