Lakeland FL

The Lakeland Police Department is stepping up efforts to curb crashes on city roads. It’s the decision to speed up rather than stop that Lakeland police said they are trying to prevent. The city currently has 23 red-light cameras watching busy intersections, and four more are being added. Last...

A routine drive in Winter Haven turned into a criminal case on Friday after a pickup truck went airborne over railroad tracks and hit a 34-year-old woman, according to police. The woman who was struck suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene, while the driver was promptly taken into custody. Witnesses...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Publix Pharmacy is offering a discount card program on select weight loss drugs. The savings are offered for eligible Publix Pharmacy customers on select GLP-1 therapies, Publix announced. The prescriptions included in the savings are: Publix customers can speak with their pharmacist to learn...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Monday afternoon pursuit across Polk County ended in a messy crash and a foot race through a cow pasture after two men allegedly tried to outrun multiple law enforcement agencies. The incident began around noon on February 9, 2026, when Lake Wales Police spotted...

Dining out is a simple pleasure for many Polk County residents — but it also comes with trust that local restaurants are maintaining safe and sanitary kitchens. As inspectors make their rounds in the new year, these visits serve as reminders for establishments to uphold food safety standards that protect diners and...

The St. Johns River Water Management District’s governing board on Tuesday declared a water shortage for parts of the region overseen by the District, including in Marion County. There, in Marion, the Southwest Florida Water Management District had already declared a more serious water shortage is in effect for...

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following I-75 traffic impacts associated with construction and maintenance work in the Tampa Bay area through Saturday, February 14, 2026. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. I-75 from Tampa Bypass Canal to Fowler Avenue. Lane closures...

The City of Lakeland is excited to announce the 5th annual Plantae-Palooza Garden Festival, returning to Hollis Garden on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This FREE community favorite celebrates five years of connecting residents with nature and will feature a diverse selection of vendors...

Renting is cheaper than owning a home in Tampa Bay, according to a LendingTree analysis. Why it matters: Housing costs have soared nationwide, with stubbornly high home prices and mortgage rates weighing on would-be buyers. By the numbers: Tampa Bay's median monthly gross rent was $1,776 in 2024, based on...

The Florida Strawberry Festival will be here before you know it, drawing more than a half a million people attracted to anything strawberry. Held in Plant City since 1930 — except during World War II — the festival offers food, entertainment and rides, along with plenty of vendors. "Today, the annual event has become...