Depression closes eastbound lanes of Cypress Gardens Blvd. near US 27
The eastbound lanes of Cypress Gardens Boulevard west of U.S. 27 in Winter Haven were closed the afternoon of March 3, the Florida Department of Transportation reported. The closure resulted from a roadway depression affecting both lanes, FDOT said in a news release. Maintenance crews were on their way on March 3 to...
Lakeland-Based Bank of Central Florida Expands Into Hillsborough County
With the increased growth in Polk and Hillsborough County over the last couple years, Lakeland-based Bank of Central Florida is continuing its expansion into Hillsborough county with a new loan production office, or LPO, in Brandon. The bank’s mission in 2026 is to serve others on their financial journey through...
Boxing In A Runaway: Lakeland Man Jailed After Alleged Assault And Pursuit
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County deputies tracked down and captured a Lakeland man Tuesday night following an alleged violent encounter that ended in a tactical traffic stop. The investigation began around 9:21 p.m. on March 3rd, when deputies were dispatched to a home near Tanglewood Street and Combee Road, just west...
Winter Haven Woman Escapes Patrol Car, Grabs For Officer’s Gun After Apartment Shooting
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Monday morning investigation into a domestic shooting turned into a chaotic physical struggle after a suspect escaped a police cruiser and repeatedly tried to disarm a Winter Haven officer. Unique Lashiah Isaac, 29, now faces a long list of felony charges following the violent...
Sun City Center Shopper Files Lawsuit Against Publix Over Grocery Store Slip
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Hillsborough County resident has taken legal action against Publix Super Markets, Inc., following a slip-and-fall incident that allegedly occurred at a Sun City Center location last year. The complaint, filed on February 27, 2026, identifies Paulette Brown as the plaintiff. According to...
Pickup Truck Driver Ejected, Struck by Tractor-Trailer in Deadly I-75 Wreck
Hillsborough County — A 25-year-old Tampa man was killed early this morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75. The crash occurred at approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, north of Fletcher Avenue at MM 268. According to authorities, the man was driving a Dodge 1500 northbound...
Lakeland to hold public hearing on Talbot House’s push for new location
In December, Lakeland's Planning and Zoning Commission denied Talbot House Ministries' request for a land use amendment and rezoning application. Talbot House appealed the decision. During a meeting Monday, city commissioners approved taking up the matter in a public hearing scheduled for April 6. If the commission...
Winds Drive Central Florida Wildfires; I-95 Shut Down
As thousands of fans were enjoying Sunday’s Daytona 500 in Florida, multiple wildfires were burning nearby. High winds fueled fires across Volusia, Osceola and Polk counties. In Daytona Beach, cars were burned at the Crazy Horse Campground and Interstate 95 was shut down in both directions for hours.
Lakeland Electric customers will see higher bills starting next month
Lakeland Electric customers will see higher bills starting next month.
Wedding venue suddenly closes
Cross Creek Ranch, a sprawling 17-acre wedding venue in Dover, notified customers this week it’s permanently closed without warning, leaving couples heartbroken and searching for answers. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
