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7 May 2026

2026

Pinellas Park Police Arrest Man in Overnight Stabbing Incident

PINELLAS PARK, FL— The Pinellas Park Police Department arrested a St. Petersburg man following a stabbing late Thursday night that…

Traffic Alert: Road Closure Announced for Mammoth Grove Road in Lake Wales

LAKE WALES, FL – Mammoth Grove Road will close at 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, to allow for…

St. Pete Police Identify ‘John Doe’ Victim After 46 Years in 1980 Double Murder Case

ST. PETERSBURG, FL— In a major cold case breakthrough, the St. Petersburg Police Department has identified a homicide victim who…

Orlando Police Department Reports Significant Crime Reductions

The City of Orlando has achieved substantial declines in crime across multiple categories over the past three years, according to…

FWC Schedules Freshwater Commercial Fishing Regulation Talks to Lakeland – Public Meeting Feb. 25 at Tenoroc

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a series of in-person public meetings to collect public input…

51 Arrested, 78 Pounds of Meth and 14.55 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized in Major Polk County Drug Busts

Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (H.I.D.T.A.) Task Force, in collaboration with multiple…

FBI Involved as Lakeland Authorities Investigate Suspicious Package; All Clear

LAKELAND, FL — A report of a suspicious package at the Publix cooperate office prompted a swift and coordinated response…

Brush Fire Rapidly Engulfs Home in Lakeland; Retired Firefighter Injured

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a small brush fire that quickly spread to several structures in Lakeland…

Avelo Airlines Launches Nonstop Seasonal Flights from Lakeland to Detroit and Restores Atlanta Service

LAKELAND, FL — February 11, 2026 — Avelo Airlines has launched new passenger service from Lakeland International Airport (LAL), adding…

Six Charged in Major Florida Cargo Theft Ring Causing Nearly $7.8 Million in Losses

ORLANDO, FL— Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed charges against six individuals for their roles…