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Tropical Storm Milton expected to be Cat.3 before landfallFOX 35 Orlando9 hours ago
EVACUATION ZONES: Find yours ahead of impacts from Tropical Storm Milton10 Tampa Bay7 hours ago
New Gulf storm expected to rapidly strengthen, threaten FloridaFox 820 hours ago
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for 35 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Storm Miltonfox35orlando.com9 hours ago
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EVACUATION ZONES: Find yours ahead of impacts from Tropical Storm Milton
TAMPA, Fla. — If an evacuation order is issued for your area or storm surge is threatening to flood the Tampa Bay region, do you know which evacuation zone you're in and where you're supposed to go?. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has a Know Your Zone map...
Serial Thief "Carrie" Arrested in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested Carlton Scott McKuhen III, also known by the aliases "Carrie," "Pumpkin," and "Christina," for felony theft charges. According to Sheriff Grady Judd, McKuhen’s recent crime spree, which has spanned multiple locations over the past few months, has escalated the charges from misdemeanor to felony theft.
Charleys Phillysteak & Wings in Lakeland, Florida, cited for five violations in Polk County
Charleys Phillysteak & Wings, an eatery in Lakeland, Florida, recently encountered challenges during a health inspection. The counter-service chain, known for its Philly-style cheesesteaks and packed fries, underwent a complaint-driven inspection on September 23, 2024, resulting in five violations, including two high-priority issues.
Cloudy and rainy with cooler temps Sunday
Isolated showers and lots of cloud cover are expected overnight and into your Sunday morning as temperatures start out in the middle 70s. Rain will be off and on with overcast conditions throughout your day Sunday as highs rise to around 80 degrees. Monday will be a drier day with some sunshine. It will be […]
SANDBAGS: Sites across Tampa Bay open as Milton tracks toward Florida
SARASOTA, Fla. — Sandbag sites are starting to open ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to be at or near hurricane strength when it reaches the west coast of Florida. Learn more about what's in the forecast here. With so many communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene...
DeSantis Declares State of Emergency in Polk, 34 Other Counties as Storm Strengthens
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 35 counties, including Polk, as Tropical Storm Milton strengthens and is projected to reach hurricane strength Sunday night with possible landfall along the west coast of Florida on Wednesday. The state of emergency includes these counties: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte,...
Tampa Bay’s Pagidipati family makes record-breaking donation
When it comes to their philanthropy, Tampa serial entrepreneur and health care investor Sidd Pagidipati, together with his wife, endodontist Dr. Ami Pagidipati, always aim to go big. The Pagidipati family made headlines in April with one of the largest philanthropic donations in Tampa Bay history: $50 million to support building the Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s.
Cheesecake Factory Files Preapplication for New Florida Location
Floridians may soon have a new dining destination as popular chain restaurant, The Cheesecake Factory, has filed pre-application documents for a potential location in Wesley Chapel. Known for its extensive and “legendary” menu, the restaurant could be setting up shop at the Tampa Premium Outlets, offering local residents and visitors another go-to spot for casual dining.
Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn’t have to die
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge struck Florida fast and hard when it slammed into Gulf Coast communities near St. Petersburg. Longtime residents had never seen anything like the 8-foot wall of water that pushed ashore, and that was the problem. Because the Sept. 26 storm surge was unprecedented, many people living near the beaches ignored mandatory evacuation orders and stayed behind, thinking the warnings were exaggerated. Some people still escaped the rising waters and others were rescued. But 12 died from the surge, including a retired restaurant owner, a former hairdresser, a beach lover and a teacher who was about to retire.
Florida Cold Stone Creamery Shut Down After State Inspection
One could argue that ice cream is one of life's simple pleasures. And it can taste especially sweet when eaten in Florida's hot climate. Floridians who want to enjoy the sweet treat away from home can choose from chains like Baskin Robbins, Dairy Queen, and Cold Store Creamery. Unfortunately, a store location of the latter - in Valrico - was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.
Electric vehicle event scheduled for Saturday at The Well in Lakeland
Lakeland Drive Electric Day will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Well, 114 E. Parker St., in Lakeland. At the free, family-friendly event, local owners of electric vehicles will show their vehicles and answer questions, according to a news release. Explore various EV models, including SUVs, pickups and...
Live updates: Get Week 6 high school football results from Polk County here
After last week's slate of important district games, teams can take a break from the district schedule, although for many teams, the games aren't any less important in terms of their playoff chances. One of the biggest games of the night is in north Lakeland as Bartow travels up Highway 98 to play Lake Gibson. Bartow is coming off a district victory over George Jenkins. Lake Gibson is recovering from a beating at Lakeland on Tuesday prior to the postponement of last Friday's games. Even with the loss, Lake Gibson is hanging on to a playoff spot as the No....
Lakeland Electric Ends Rebates for Some Appliances, Lowers Rates for Others
But to make the energy-saving incentive program more sustainable, it is ending rebates for three types of appliances — clothes dryers, dishwashers and freezers. It’s also lowering the rates for four others — refrigerators, clothes washers, water heaters and heat pumps. “We feel confident we’re going to...
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