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Man Charged with Manslaughter After Claiming Accidental Shooting While Showing Father a Handgun

On July 29, 2025, at approximately 11:50 AM, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported shooting at a…

Game Preview: Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Dunedin Blue Jays — July 29th, Tuesday

Game Preview: Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Dunedin Blue Jays July 29, 2025 | First Pitch at 6:30 PM EDT TD…

On This Day: July 29, 1994 — Fort Meade Historic District Added To U.S. National Register of Historic Places 

On this day in 1994, the Fort Meade Historic District was officially recognized by the U.S. National Register of Historic…

Head-On Crash on SR 60 in Lake Wales Leaves One Critically Injured: PCSO

Lake Wales, FL – Tuesday, July 29 – A head-on collision on State Road 60 East near Story Road early…

Lakeland Man Sentenced for Masturbating in Lyft Vehicle

Justin Cole of Lakeland has been sentenced in the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court for the charge of exposure of sexual…

Part-Time Job Fair for AMALIE Arena & Lightning Games

VINIK SPORTS GROUP TO HOST PART-TIME HIRING EVENT TAMPA BAY – Vinik Sports Group will host a hiring event on…

Trail Closures And Nesting Activity Announced At Circle B Bar Reserve

POLK COUNTY, FL — Portions of Circle B Bar Reserve remain closed due to active alligator nesting sites. The Marsh…

Newborn Found in Car Seat in Orlando Driveway: OPD

Orlando, FL – On July 28, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., the Orlando Police Department began investigating the discovery of…

On This Day in Polk County History – July 28, 1995: Oates Building Added to National Register of Historic Places

On July 28, 1995, the Oates Building, located at 124 South Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland, was officially added to…

Former Polk County Deputy Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine

Winter Haven, FL – July 28, 2025, Former Polk County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Register, 28, has been arrested and…