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May 22, 2026
News, Osceola County
Campus Monitor Accused of Inappropriate Contact With High School Students
KISSIMMEE, FL — A former Liberty High School campus monitor was arrested after investigators said he had inappropriate interactions with…
May 21, 2026
Covering Florida, News
Florida Python Challenge Returns in 2026 With $25,000 in Prizes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the return of the annual Florida Python Challenge™ for 2026, giving participants…
May 21, 2026
News, Polk County
Chen’s Duck and Dumplings Celebrates Grand Opening in Lakeland
LAKELAND, FL — Chen’s Duck and Dumplings celebrated its grand opening in Lakeland with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony as community…
May 21, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Server Allegedly Made $893 in Fraudulent Purchases Using Customer’s Card Information
LAKELAND, FL — A Lakeland woman identified as Angela Nicole Borrero (DOB: 04/22/1977) was arrested after investigators said she used…
May 20, 2026
News, Polk County
Bartow Sexual Offender Arrested After Exposure Incident on SR-60
BARTOW, FL – Quintin Woody, a 57-year-old Bartow man and registered Florida sexual offender, was arrested following an investigation into…
May 20, 2026
News, Polk County
Polk Sheriff’s Deputy Resigns After Allegedly Falsifying 131 Work Hours
A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Tuesday following an investigation that found he allegedly falsified multiple time…
May 20, 2026
Covering Florida, News
TSA Says Medical Marijuana Allowed in Carry-On and Checked Bags
The Transportation Security Administration says medical marijuana is allowed in both carry-on and checked bags under certain conditions, but travelers…
May 20, 2026
News, Polk County
Lakeland Releases Test Results Following Fish Kill at Lake Hollingsworth
LAKELAND, FL – The City of Lakeland said water sample results received Tuesday showed that unidentified filamentous cyanobacteria, a type…
May 19, 2026
News, Polk County
Lake Ariana Park in Auburndale Now Offering Kayak Rentals
AUBURNDALE, FL – Kayak rentals are now available daily from sunrise to sunset at Lake Ariana Park, located at 2220…
May 19, 2026
News, Polk County
100+ Grams of Fentanyl Seized; Lake Wales Man Faces Trafficking Charges
LAKE WALES, FL – A 45-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges after detectives with the Lake…