Hooters closing several 'underperforming' locations, including Tampa Bay area restaurant
Hooters has announced it is closing dozens of ‘underperforming’ restaurants across the country, including a location serving patrons close to home in Tampa Bay.
Hooters has announced it is closing dozens of ‘underperforming’ restaurants across the country, including a location serving patrons close to home in Tampa Bay.
Lakeland restaurant has served barbecue to loyal customers for almost 30 years
A lifelong love for barbecue inspired Granger Noles to take a chance on making his pastime his full-time job.
A lifelong love for barbecue inspired Granger Noles to take a chance on making his pastime his full-time job.
Shelter for veterans facing homelessness to open in North Lakeland
A Polk County non-profit is getting ready to open their new shelter for veterans facing homelessness.
A Polk County non-profit is getting ready to open their new shelter for veterans facing homelessness.
Polk County mother-daughter duo sell personalized apparel that celebrates women
A Winter Haven woman who started making masks during the pandemic transitioned her business to inspirational and personalized apparel.
A Winter Haven woman who started making masks during the pandemic transitioned her business to inspirational and personalized apparel.
Polk County arts community reacts to Governor DeSantis vetoing cultural art grants
The arts community is rattled and shocked by Governor Ron DeSantis vetoing various cultural art grants.
The arts community is rattled and shocked by Governor Ron DeSantis vetoing various cultural art grants.
Lake Wales man shot, killed over dispute between high school classmates: PCSO
A Lake Wales man was shot and killed after he and at least three others confronted a man he went to high school with on Tuesday night, according to authorities.
A Lake Wales man was shot and killed after he and at least three others confronted a man he went to high school with on Tuesday night, according to authorities.
Peace River Center to improve domestic violence shelter, mental health services
The need to provide domestic violence victims with housing to keep them safe is increasing in Central Florida. It's why Peace River Center, a non-profit in Bartow, is using millions in state funds to improve one of their shelters, along with their mental health services in Polk and Highlands counties.
The need to provide domestic violence victims with housing to keep them safe is increasing in Central Florida. It's why Peace River Center, a non-profit in Bartow, is using millions in state funds to improve one of their shelters, along with their mental health services in Polk and Highlands counties.
Polk County teachers face school board payroll issues
Hundreds of teachers in Polk County were missing a paycheck last Friday morning because of a payroll issue with the school board.
Hundreds of teachers in Polk County were missing a paycheck last Friday morning because of a payroll issue with the school board.
Lakeland McDonald’s employee accused of firing gun at customer’s car after drive-thru fight: Police
A McDonald's drive-thru employee in Lakeland was arrested for firing two gunshots at a customer's car early Friday morning.
A McDonald's drive-thru employee in Lakeland was arrested for firing two gunshots at a customer's car early Friday morning.
City of Lakeland approves resolution to raise some parking fees downtown
The City of Lakeland approved a resolution on Monday to raise some parking fees downtown.
The City of Lakeland approved a resolution on Monday to raise some parking fees downtown.
Wanted Lakeland man caught after his phone rang while he was hiding in ceiling, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a wanted man after removing him from a ceiling on Saturday afternoon.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a wanted man after removing him from a ceiling on Saturday afternoon.
Man arrested for leading Polk County deputies on chase, slamming into patrol car
A man was arrested early Friday morning after he led Polk County deputies on a chase, intentionally ramming one of their vehicles at one point, according to authorities.
A man was arrested early Friday morning after he led Polk County deputies on a chase, intentionally ramming one of their vehicles at one point, according to authorities.
Commercial flights return to Lakeland Linder Airport for first time in 10+ years
The first commercial passenger flight in over a decade is set to land on Thursday morning at Lakeland Linder Airport.
The first commercial passenger flight in over a decade is set to land on Thursday morning at Lakeland Linder Airport.
Some Florida conservation groups calling for better standards to detect harmful algae blooms
The Florida Department of Health warned residents about Lake Van in Polk County after harmful blue-green algae blooms were spotted in Polk for the second time this month.
The Florida Department of Health warned residents about Lake Van in Polk County after harmful blue-green algae blooms were spotted in Polk for the second time this month.
Lakeland police's 'Summer Trades Camp' expands to east Polk County due to growing popularity
Kids in Polk County are keeping busy this summer, learning different vocational trades while working with law enforcement.
Kids in Polk County are keeping busy this summer, learning different vocational trades while working with law enforcement.
Polk County brush fire fully contained after burning thousands of acres over several days
Firefighters have fully contained a large brush fire burning for several days in Polk County, according to the Florida Forestry Service.
Firefighters have fully contained a large brush fire burning for several days in Polk County, according to the Florida Forestry Service.
Bald eagle rescued after being found at Polk County intersection
An American bald eagle is being cared for after it was found at a Polk County intersection.
An American bald eagle is being cared for after it was found at a Polk County intersection.
Florida panther spotted on trail camera in Polk County
An endangered species in Florida, the panther, is popping up in Polk County.
An endangered species in Florida, the panther, is popping up in Polk County.
Suspected drunk driver arrested after hitting a Davenport officer nearly head-on and driving off
A man who is accused of hitting a Davenport police officer in a nearly head-on crash before taking off has been arrested and charged with DUI.
A man who is accused of hitting a Davenport police officer in a nearly head-on crash before taking off has been arrested and charged with DUI.
Auburndale family mourns 5-year-old killed in drunk-driving crash: "She will be remembered"
An Auburndale family is mourning the loss of a five-year-old girl who deputies say was killed by a drunk driver.
An Auburndale family is mourning the loss of a five-year-old girl who deputies say was killed by a drunk driver.