8 rescued from Santa Cruz Co. cave after being trapped by rising tides
Rising tides trapped 11 people in a cave near Davenport along the Santa Cruz coast, prompting a multi‑agency rescue, CAL FIRE said.
May 19, 2026Open source
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Amazon cuts the ribbon on its last mile facility in Davenport
Amazon cuts the ribbon on its last mile facility in Davenport
May 15, 2026Open source
Davenport releases footage of crash between two squad cars
Davenport releases footage of crash between two squad cars
May 15, 2026Open source
Amazon marks milestone at Davenport delivery station
Amazon marks milestone at Davenport delivery station
May 15, 2026Open source
Davenport Police dashcam shows 2 squad cars colliding
Davenport Police dashcam shows 2 squad cars colliding
May 15, 2026Open source
Broward homeowner said a robbery unfolded in her front yard Jan Davenport said the incident happened around...
Jan Davenport said the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. May 5, while she was at home in her pajamas, unaware a robbery was unfolding in her front yard.
May 9, 2026Open source
Life is Bigger Than Sports soccer tournament returns for 7th year at Davenport North
The Life is Bigger Than Sports tournament returns, honoring Kenzie Gamble while raising money, amplifying community stories, and reminding players that persp...
May 6, 2026Open source
Davenport man charged with sexual abuse, grooming of a minor
Daniel Griffin, 25, was arrested Tuesday and is charged with sexual abuse, grooming and other related charges.
May 6, 2026Open source
'Beat the gay out': Florida man accused of hate crime assault on 5-year-old boy
33-year-old Andre Brown Jr. from Davenport was arrested for hate-fueled child abuse.
May 5, 2026Open source
Man claims he tried to ‘beat the gay out of’ 5-year-old boy in Davenport, Polk sheriff says
'BRUTAL AND HATEFUL': Deputies said a 9-year-old girl texted her mom, "I'm scared, he's whooping him so hard, I'm scared."
May 4, 2026Open source
Davenport man accused of abusing multiple children, beating 5-year-old 'for being gay': PCSO
A Davenport man is facing a life felony charge after deputies say he violently abused multiple children, including a 5-year-old boy, who he specifically targ...
May 4, 2026Open source
Swiss clinic defends death of grieving mum as 'five Brits a month fly there to die'
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Perry Davenport, who was with Wendy Duffy when she died at the controversial Pegasos clinic, has spoken out about her controver...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Polk County commissioner and former NASCAR driver Rick Wilson reflects on Kyle Busch's racing legacy
Fans of Kyle Busch are reacting to the tragic and shocking news of his death across Central Florida.
May 22, 2026Open source
Man Celebrates Wedding By Getting Arrested For Soliciting Hooker On His Honeymoon
Meet Mohammed Ahmed. The 21-year-old was one of scores of men arrested in a prostitution sweep conducted last week by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in F...
May 19, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Lane closures on I-4 WB at Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, as of 6:30 am, it is being called a major crash. There is no word on injuries.
May 9, 2026Open source
Department of Homeland Security denies pressuring Florida to shut down Alligator Alcatraz
The Department of Homeland Security denied that it's pressuring Florida to shut down the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center in the Everglades.
May 7, 2026Open source
2 dogs, 1 person dead in Lakeland mobile home fire
HEARTBREAKING 💔 Two dogs and one person are dead following a mobile home fire in Lakeland.
May 5, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania man arrested for making threats to Winter Haven woman in online relationship, police say
In one message, the suspect told the woman, “I hate cheaters and if you cheat on me, I’ll shoot you,” police say.
May 5, 2026Open source
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE CELEBRATES LARGEST GRADUATING CLASS IN THE INSTITUTION'S HISTORY
LAKELAND, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College marked a historic milestone on Saturday, May 2, as it conferred degrees upon 583 graduat...
May 3, 2026Open source
Tornado watch issued for Central West Florida until Saturday evening
On Saturday at 11:30 a.m. a tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 6 p.m. The watch is for Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough,...
May 2, 2026Open source
'Polk Around and Find Out': 266 arrested, including 34 in US illegally, in Florida sting
A sweeping, multi-agency undercover operation targeting alleged human trafficking and child predators in Florida led to 266 arrests, authorities said.
May 2, 2026Open source
$1 lottery ticket turns into $2 million jackpot for Florida man A Polk County man is celebrating a big lott...
$1 lottery ticket turns into $2 million jackpot for Florida man A Polk County man is celebrating a big lottery win after turning a $1 ticket into a $2 millio...
May 2, 2026Open source
‘Polk Around And Find Out’: Deputies Round Up Alleged Child Predators, Human Traffickers In Operation
Mark Tanos Contributor May 01, 2026 5:48 PM ET May 01, 2026 5:48 PM ET Mark Tanos Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) =>...
May 1, 2026Open source
Zip-tied iguanas? Florida troopers say they found 13 of them in man’s truck
. Iguanas zip-tied like criminals were found in a trailer in Polk County Thursday morning. [ Florida Highway Patrol ]Chris Tisch is the senior news ed...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Missing WWII airman identified for Sarasota National Cemetery burial
A missing World War II soldier will finally return to Southwest Florida for a proper burial more than 80 years after his aircraft was shot down over Germany.
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida MICHELIN Guide 2026: Tampa restaurant wins Green Star
The MICHELIN Guide highlighted Tampa's growing culinary scene on Thursday in its landmark first statewide selection in Florida, awarding a Green Star to a Ta...
May 28, 2026Open source
No new MICHELIN stars for Orlando restaurants this year, 2 lost them
The MICHELIN Guide has announced its 2026 Florida selection in a year that marks its expansion to cover the entire state, and six new restaurants — 1921 Mo...
May 28, 2026Open source
Rodent droppings, roaches & fly infestations (some landing on pork): 7 South Florida restaurants shut
State inspectors last week found lots of fly issues at South Florida restaurants, with the critters seen buzzing around kitchens, bars, storage and restroom...
May 28, 2026Open source
$4M for Groveland Four families comes after decades of fighting for justice
A fund approved by Florida lawmakers for relatives of the Groveland Four, the group of Lake County Black men falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949,...
May 27, 2026Open source
Tesla in autopilot mode sinks in pond after striking electrical box killing Wesley Chapel man: FHP
A Wesley Chapel man died Tuesday night when his Tesla crashed as it was in autopilot mode, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
May 27, 2026Open source
Orlando rapper Hotboii returns to jail after violating probation
Javarri "Hotboii" Walker, an Orlando rapper who police alleged was a gang leader at the center of a deadly feud that shocked Central Florida, returned to jai...
May 27, 2026Open source
Feeling tropical-licious? We visited lots of South Florida tiki bars & here are our faves
A curated roundup of tiki bars throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show in Oakland Park, Old Key Lime Hou...
May 27, 2026Open source
Florida congressman says 'Alligator Alcatraz' operations are winding down
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Orlando, toured the immigrant detention facility in South Florida, but state officials haven't confirmed whether it's closing.
May 27, 2026Open source
Humid morning before showers and storms this afternoon in Central Florida | May 24th
Track the hour-by-hour forecast and when you may need to move holiday plans indoors.
May 24, 2026Open source
Florida middle school teacher fired after video shows her hanging Black baby doll The video, recorded by a...
The video, recorded by a 14-year-old student at Barrington Middle School in Lithia, about 20 to 25 miles southeast of Tampa, has racked up hundreds of thousa...
May 23, 2026Open source
Hot and humid for South Florida this Memorial Day weekend We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the...
We could see small, pop-up showers throughout the holiday weekend.
May 23, 2026Open source
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s oldest son, married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida.
May 23, 2026Open source
NFL Commissioner says there are 2 ‘viable' sites for Bears stadium—and neither is in Chicago
The Chicago Bears stadium update came during an NFL owners meeting in Orlando, Florida this week.
May 20, 2026Open source
Former Alabama President Bell named lone finalist for University of Florida Job
Stuart Bell, who last summer stepped down after a decade as president of the University of Alabama, was announced Monday as the lone finalist to be the...
May 19, 2026Open source
Crash shuts down Florida's Turnpike southbound in Clermont
All of the southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike are shut down in Clermont after a crash
May 19, 2026Open source
Hancock Whitney Bank buys One Florida Bank, moving into the Orlando market
Hancock Whitney Bank is buying Orlando, Florida-based One Florida Bank, marking its entry into a new central Florida market.
May 17, 2026Open source
Mr. Ginger, smallest and youngest rescued Sloth World sloth, has died, zoo says
Mr. Ginger, the youngest and smallest sloth rescued from Sloth World Orlando and brought to the Central Florida Zoo, has died, the zoo said. He was humanely...
May 17, 2026Open source
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Davenport is in Polk County, Florida.
Region: Central Florida
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33836, 33837, 33896, 33897
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Missing WWII airman identified for Sarasota National Cemetery burial
A missing World War II soldier will finally return to Southwest Florida for a proper burial more than 80 years after his aircraft was shot down over Germany.
May 28, 2026Open source
‘A proud day': Teen stabbed by girlfriend honored with posthumous diploma at Miami Northwestern graduation
What was supposed to be a joyful graduation day became an emotional tribute for the family of a South Florida teenager whose life was tragically cut short.
May 28, 2026Open source
$2 a day turns into World Cup tickets for 10-year-old superfan
A 10-year-old South Florida soccer fan is turning years of saving into a trip to the FIFA World Cup. Valentino Sanabria has been putting aside money since he...
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida MICHELIN Guide 2026: Tampa restaurant wins Green Star
The MICHELIN Guide highlighted Tampa's growing culinary scene on Thursday in its landmark first statewide selection in Florida, awarding a Green Star to a Ta...
May 28, 2026Open source
No new MICHELIN stars for Orlando restaurants this year, 2 lost them
The MICHELIN Guide has announced its 2026 Florida selection in a year that marks its expansion to cover the entire state, and six new restaurants — 1921 Mo...
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida jobless claims dip after Spirit-led spike
First-time jobless claims in Florida eased for a second consecutive week following a spike after Spirit Airlines ceased operations and laid off nearly 5,000...
May 28, 2026Open source
Florida Legislature expected to approve budget Friday, and then DeSantis plans to cut it
Gov. DeSantis said that when he reviews budget items, he considers whether the sponsor is “supporting good policy.” Democrats called his approach “retr...
May 28, 2026Open source
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Tropical Moisture from the Gulf Increases Flood Concerns In Central Florida | Tracking Impact Weather Over the Next Week
May 28, 2026Open source
'Hand to God?' | Florida deputy doubles down on phone ticket after woman shows she has no hand
A Florida deputy accused a woman of using her phone while driving, but she doesn't have a right hand. Watch the surprising encounter that led to a case dismi...
May 28, 2026Open source
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