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February 14, 2026
News, Pinellas County
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…
February 13, 2026
News, Orange County
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…
February 13, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
February 13, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
February 13, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
February 12, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
February 12, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
February 12, 2026
Covering Florida, News
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…
February 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Mulberry Man Dies After Suburban Flips, Ejects Driver in Dump Truck Collision
The PCSO Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of one of the…
February 12, 2026
News, Polk County
Bomb Squad Safely Removes Land Mine Turned In to Auburndale Police
Auburndale, Florida – February 12, 2026 — Authorities in Auburndale have declared the area safe following the safe removal of…