Lakeland-Winter Haven area sees population boom
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A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows the Lakeland metro area ranks in the top five U.S. cities for percentage population growth. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Tampa takes control of land built over historic African American cemetery

A unanimous vote by Tampa City Council marked a major step toward honoring those buried and long forgotten at Zion Cemetery, the city’s first African American cemetery established in 1901.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of Dallas armed kidnapping to force release from Gucci Mane's label

Federal authorities have charged nine individuals, including prominent Memphis rappers Lontrell Williams Jr., known as "Pooh Shiesty," and Rodney Wright Jr., known as "BIG30," in connection with the violent armed robbery and kidnapping of three people at a Dallas music studio.

US Army's top uniformed officer asked to step down amid ongoing Iran war

Representatives from 35 nations gathered Thursday morning to discuss diplomatic solutions in reopening the strait, while the U.N. is looking to use 'all necessary measures' to continue shipping.

Florida pastor accused of having child porn

Law enforcement officials in Southwest Florida are seeking information from potential victims after they say a pastor was found with child pornography.

Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, Todd Blanche to become interim AG

President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.

Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security

President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.

Tractor-trailer driver hits, kills motorcyclist on I-4 and takes off: FHP

The driver of a tractor-trailer is being sought by the Florida Highway Patrol after leaving the scene of a fatal crash on I-4 Wednesday afternoon.

1 person dead after semi-truck drives into log truck on US 98: PCSO

One person is dead after two semi-trucks collided with each other on Wednesday, on US 98, just north of Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Summer Camp Week: The Patel Conservatory

A popular performing arts program in Tampa is opening registration for its summer camps, giving students a chance to explore life on stage.

Officers searching for suspect who shot into Belleair home: BPD

Officers are investigating a shooting of an unoccupied home after a woman called to report a burglary, according to the Bellair Police Department.