A 24-year-old Lakeland man died Saturday after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on South Florida Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Sergeant Steve Gaskins, Public Affairs Officer for ...

On4, 2025, PCSO detectives, with the assistance from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 25-year-old Jahaziel Mendez of Bradenton on charges related to unlawful sexual activity with a minor.

Drivers in parts of Polk County recently encountered a heavy law enforcement presence involving the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Highway Patrol, and federal immigration authorities. The ...

This year, Sasha Estevez hosted the first “Our Everyday Heroes, Honoring Our First Responders” ceremony. She has a personal connection to their work, having received help from first responders on Sept ...

Edith "Louise" Baker-Alborn June 14th, 1928 - September 18th, 2025 Edith “Louise” Baker-Alborn, 97, of Haines City, FL, passed away on September 18, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in ...

Murray November 17th, 1947 - September 22nd, 2025 Betty (Thames) Murray, 77, of Haines City, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 17 ...

Fort Meade is getting into the holiday spirit with its annual “Merry Main Street” celebration, happening Friday, December 5. This festive event promises a night of live music, holiday shopping, ...

James Coulter If you’re a meat lover like me, there’s nothing better to sink your teeth into than a nice, juicy steak. But sometimes you don’t have the patience to fire up the grill and sear your ...

Following recent Traffic enforcement initiatives, which also involved immigration detainment’s in Polk County, families and community members have raised concerns about how to find out where their ...

Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 AM EDT Wed Sep 24 2025 No threat to US with Hurricane Gabrielle (moving away from US). For the North Atlantic... Caribbean Sea and ...