Over 300 Dogs Await Adoption at Mega Event in Tampa Bay, With Fees Waived...
The Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds will host the 3rd Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event from June 6 to June 8. The event will feature over 300 adoptable dogs from shelters across the Tampa Bay area, including Hillsborough, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Polk, and Sumter Counties. A variety of dogs in different...
Mom of Lakeland car crash victim on e-bike speaks out
38-year-old Nathaniel Jones Jr. died in a car crash that resulted from a drug deal gone wrong. Now, his mother is speaking out, calling for change to prevent gun violence among youth.
Lost cat dodges ‘countless dangers’ to make 2.7-mile journey home to Lakeland complex
A determined feline made a solo 2.7-mile journey home after getting separated from his caretakers last month.
Clermont Man Behind Bars For Construction Site Burglaries In Davenport
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Clermont man is facing a slew of charges after being apprehended in connection with multiple burglaries at a residential construction site in Davenport. Bienvenido Rodriguez Adorno, 38, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, May 13th, following an investigation into two...
University on track to build 700-bed dorm
Florida A&M University signed a $97.5 million 30-year loan Tuesday to finance the construction of a new 700-bed residence hall. The funding is being...
A Taste of Chill: Discover Lakeland’s Top 3 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Spots
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Auburndale’s Rowe finishes 2nd, Lake Wales’ Cobb, Styles take 3rd at state weightlifting
LAKELAND — Three first-time state qualifiers led the way at the girls weightlifting state meet as the top performers from Polk County with Auburndale’s...
Wesley Chapel man arrested for written threats, carrying a concealed weapon
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A UF student from Wesley Chapel was arrested in Gainesville for carrying a concealed weapon at a public event. Jacob...
Central Florida Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery recently announced that Nargis Banu, of Kissimmee, claimed a $1 million prize from the BILLION DOLLAR GOLD RUSH SUPREME scratch-off game...
Urgent Update: Disney World Rival Park Instantly Shuts Down, All Visitors Removed
The weather in the central Florida area has been less than ideal this weekend, and now, it will be shutting down on theme park...