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May 16, 2026
Hillsborough County, News
10-Acre Brush Fire in Lithia Leaves One Civilian in Critical Condition
LITHIA, FL — Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews battled a 10-acre brush fire Friday afternoon in Lithia that left one…
May 15, 2026
News, Polk County
Suncoast Credit Union Donates $50,000 to Support Polk County Schools and Students
Suncoast Credit Union has invested $50,000 into educational programs across Polk County through the Polk Education Foundation, providing funding for…
May 14, 2026
News, Osceola County
New $5.8 Million 9-Unit Affordable Housing Community for Seniors Coming to Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, FL — Osceola County officials and community partners gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of Las Margaritas, a…
May 14, 2026
Highlands County, News
Five Students Detained After Report of Fake Gun Pointed at Pedestrian
SEBRING, FL— The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, Sebring Police Department, and The School Board of Highlands County are warning students…
May 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Ends 33-Year Jail Healthcare Agreement
BARTOW, FL — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has terminated its healthcare services agreement with longtime jail medical provider YesCare…
May 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Fatal Crash Investigation Underway After Truck Strikes Tree in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. — A driver was killed Thursday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Ariana Street in Lakeland, according to…
May 14, 2026
News, Polk County
Lake Hollingsworth Water Sampling Begins Following Reports of Dead Fish
LAKELAND, FL — The City of Lakeland announced Wednesday that water sampling has begun at Lake Hollingsworth following reports of…
May 13, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk County Schools Invites Community Members to Join Advisory Council
Polk County Public Schools is accepting nominations for its District Advisory Council (DAC), giving community members an opportunity to become…
May 13, 2026
Environment, News
New FWC Rules Increase Oversight of Marine Species
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved final changes to its Marine Special Activity License program aimed at…
May 13, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Florida Forest Industry Supports More Than 103,000 Jobs, UF Study Finds
TALLAHASSEE, FL — A new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences study shows Florida’s forest industry supported…