Polk County, FL, Golden Corral cited for 5 violations during food health inspection
Golden Corral, a popular buffet-style restaurant chain at 4705 US Highway 98 North in Lakeland, Polk County, FL, received a warning from state health inspectors after a complaint-driven inspection on August 20, 2025, found five violations that require a follow-up visit.
Body Found In Anna Maria Island Believed To Be Lakeland Aviation Student Abhigyan Patel
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – A search for a missing swimmer near Anna Maria Island’s Bean Point Beach has concluded with the grim discovery of a body, which authorities believe to be that of 20-year-old Abhigyan Patel. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office reported that the body was found just west of where Patel disappeared.
Pasco Deputies Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Wesley Chapel Teen Anacelis Reyes
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl, Anacelis Reyes. Reyes was last seen on Saturday, August 30, around 6:00 p.m. in the Snowberry Way area of Wesley Chapel. Anacelis Reyes is described as being...
Dozens of nonprofits set to lose funding from Hillsborough County
TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County Commissioners voted last month to phase out funding for "legacy" nonprofits — organizations that have received financial support prior to 2024 and extending as far back as 30 years. How that would happen and what, if any, exceptions would be made weren’t fully...
Chalk art event planned in protest to mural removal in St. Pete
Some St. Petersburg residents are gathering to bring back color to some of the removed murals.
The Cuban Sandwich At This Tampa Spot Still Defines Florida Flavor
When hunger strikes in Tampa, locals don’t have to think twice about where to find sandwich perfection. The Columbia Restaurant, nestled in the heart of historic Ybor City, has been serving up authentic Cuban sandwiches for generations, and many argue it’s the finest you’ll find anywhere in Florida.
Pet of the Week: Meet Missy
Sherry Silk with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay introduced Missy as this week's Pet of the Week. She and other animals are up for adoption at the shelter.
Dog found abandoned behind Lutz gas station with her pups dies
One of the three dogs found abandoned behind a gas station in Lutz earlier this week died Friday evening.
LIVE: Track storms moving through Tampa Bay
After a dry start to the holiday weekend, rain chances leap up to a 60% of scattered storms Sunday. As a stalling frontal boundary sinks deeper into the area today, an unsettled weather pattern will support greater rain chances with moisture being funneled in from the Gulf throughout Sunday. Downpours and storms will...
$1.1 billion Powerball jackpot still up for grabs
The next Powerball drawing will be on Labor Day, Sept. 1.
