Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued a forceful defense of federal immigration agents Tuesday, sharply criticizing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's response to an officer-involved shooting during an ...

United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) announces the approval of its 2025-2026 Community Investment Team (CIT) allocations, totaling $5,110,353.49 to support critical programs and initiatives across ...

A 39-year-old man from Altamonte Springs was arrested after Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies found him armed and trespassing at a construction site, according to a briefing earlier this ...

On January 5, 2026, PCSO detectives arrested 43-year-old Marie Ibarra of Wauchula on charges related to unlawful sexual activity with a minor. The investigation began in December when the victim’s ...

The holiday season is special, fun and often a bit chaotic, filled with family gatherings and joyful celebrations. Once the decorations come down and chaos subsides in the new year, many families face ...

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 55-year-old Lakeland man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash that occurred Monday, January 6, at approximately 12:55 p.m. in Hillsborough County.

A fatal crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 4 resulted in the death of a Brandon woman after a vehicle overturned and ejected an unrestrained passenger. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, ...

A wrong-way crash on West Pipkin Road Sunday night claimed the life of an 81-year-old Lakeland woman and left a 20-year-old man seriously injured, according to the Lakeland Police Department. Police ...

While mental health challenges can affect virtually anyone living anywhere, there are certain populations that are at particular disadvantages for a variety of reasons. Rural areas in the United ...

Brr! Did anyone in Florida catch that cold front? Because we sure did here in Virginia. The thermometer dipped to 17 degrees—yes, that’s well below water’s freezing point of 32. It’s been cold enough ...

Welcome, World Travelers! New Fraggle Rock Show Premieres at Kennedy Space Centerby James Coulter Dance your cares away! Worries for another day! And hear the music play at the new live show starring ...

The year 2025 marked significant milestones for Chattin on the Ridge podcast. Celebrating its second anniversary, the show reached its 100th episode milestone—counting minisodes, One Movie Later ...