Polk City residents temporarily evacuate after gas line hit
Some Polk City residents were evacuated Friday afternoon after construction workers struck a gas line.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Gas line struck in Polk City, neighbors asked to evacuate
Neighbors in the area where the gas line was struck have been asked to evacuate.
May 8, 2026Open source
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$1.5 Billion secured for FEMA reimbursements for Florida with TRACK Act
With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release of $1.5 billion in FEMA disaster reimburse...
May 29, 2026Open source
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
'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
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
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Ex-Gators star Brandon Spikes no longer with football program
Former Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes is no longer with the Gators as the school restructures the Gator Made program.
May 29, 2026Open source
Traffic stop goes viral after Florida deputy accuses driver missing right hand of holding phone
Video of a traffic stop in Palm Beach County is going viral over an awkward exchange between the driver and a deputy who accused her of holding a phone while...
May 29, 2026Open source
Debris hazard warning issued after rocket explosion on Florida’s Space Coast
After a New Glenn rocket exploded Thursday in Cape Canaveral, officials are warning of debris in the surrounding waters.
May 29, 2026Open source
WATCH: Stunning video shows moment Blue Origin rocket explodes at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded Thursday in Cape Canaveral, filling the night sky with fire along Florida's Space Coast.
May 29, 2026Open source
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion: Latest updates, investigation launched
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and...
May 29, 2026Open source
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and...
May 29, 2026Open source
Florida deputy said driver was texting with a hand that she doesn’t have
“Hand to God, you did not have your phone in your hand?” a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy asks a driver he pulled over for texting with her right han...
May 29, 2026Open source
Storm coverage increases in the afternoon with high chances for rain
There is a 70 percent chance of rain for greater Orlando and and 80 percent chance nearly everywhere else in Central Florida, according to NWS Melbourne.
May 29, 2026Open source
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
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
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
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
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Region: Central Florida
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$1.5 Billion secured for FEMA reimbursements for Florida with TRACK Act
With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce the release of $1.5 billion in FEMA disaster reimburse...
May 29, 2026Open source
Ex-Gators star Brandon Spikes no longer with football program
Former Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes is no longer with the Gators as the school restructures the Gator Made program.
May 29, 2026Open source
What to do if rocket debris washes up on Florida beaches
After Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on Thursday, residents may encounter debris along Florida’s coastline.
May 29, 2026Open source
WATCH LIVE: Congresswoman Frederica Wilson expected to make important announcement
Longtime South Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was expected to attend a street naming ceremony in her honor on Friday.
May 29, 2026Open source
Blue Origin rocket launch: Live updates, what happened, what's next
Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? L...
May 29, 2026Open source
Florida Gov. DeSantis set to hold news conference in Davie
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was set to hold a news conference in Davie on Friday morning. DeSantis was scheduled to speak around 10 a.m. at Florida Highway Pat...
May 29, 2026Open source
Caribbean music icons bring ‘A Journey to Kingston’ to Miramar
South Florida’s Caribbean culture will take center stage in Miramar this weekend as “A Journey to Kingston” brings together some of dancehall and regga...
May 29, 2026Open source
Traffic stop goes viral after Florida deputy accuses driver missing right hand of holding phone
Video of a traffic stop in Palm Beach County is going viral over an awkward exchange between the driver and a deputy who accused her of holding a phone while...
May 29, 2026Open source
Debris hazard warning issued after rocket explosion on Florida’s Space Coast
After a New Glenn rocket exploded Thursday in Cape Canaveral, officials are warning of debris in the surrounding waters.
May 29, 2026Open source
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