Lakeland Man Arrested After Attempting To Sell Stolen Polk County School Board iPad Online
LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man was arrested Friday by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after an eagle-eyed Polk County School Board (PCSB) employee spotted a PCSB-owned iPad for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Gerald Lenard Simpson, Jr., 28, of Lakeland, faces charges of Petit Theft, Dealing in Stolen...
Month-long operation targeting violent crimes nets arrests, drugs and guns: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) concluded a month-long operation, which resulted in more than 200 arrests and the seizure of 15 guns and a list of illegal drugs.
Two people arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — A man and a woman were arrested Friday after Hillsborough County deputies seized a significant amount of illegal drugs during a search in Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced Saturday. The search warrant was executed in the 13600 block of North 20th Street. Authorities did not...
12 Massive Secondhand Stores In Florida That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Searching for incredible secondhand shops in Florida?. These 12 huge thrift stores offer amazing deals and one-of-a-kind treasures for every bargain hunter!. 1. American Thrift Store (Hollywood) Wow, this place is enormous!. Walking into American Thrift Store feels like entering a retail wonderland where everything...
11 of the best pizza spots in Tampa, according to our readers
Tampa’s pizza scene continues to grow, and locals know exactly where to find the best pizza in the city. To help guide the search, we asked our nearly 400,000 Instagram followers to share their go-to pizza joints. Their recommendations featured everything from New York-style slices to Jersey-inspired pies,...
‘I shake my head in disbelief’: Neighborhood eyesore frustrates community
Neighbors share their concerns about a growing eyesore in their community. Shayla Jones lives across the street: “It’s horrible conditions to be living in."
Police put safety as top priority for St. Pete Pride
The St. Pete Pride Festival kicks off on Friday and hundreds of thousands are expected to attend.
Urgent Search Underway For Missing Wesley Chapel 12-Year-Old
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating Steven Rodriguez, a 12-year-old boy reported missing and endangered. Steven was last seen on Friday, June 27, around 3:30 p.m., in the Loury Drive area of Wesley Chapel. Steven is described as...
Tampa Bay’s best live music happening June 27-July 3
Including Pre-St. Pete Pride throwdowns and hoedowns.
“Damn, That Was Fast!” – Lakeland Man Arrested Shortly After Warrant Issued
LAKELAND, Fla. – A 23-year-old Lakeland man, already facing fraud and theft charges, found himself back in custody with surprising speed on Friday. Scott Engle, who was out on pre-trial release, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office shortly after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
