The body of a boater was found in a Polk County lake early this morning more than 24 hours after the canoe he was in capsized, pitching him and two others into the water. ...more

September 21, 2009

A 19-year-old man is accused of holding up a city meter worker and shooting at another meter worker. ...more

September 18, 2009

Two people on a motorcycle have died after a wreck in Lakeland this evening. ...more

September 17, 2009

The names of pioneers, harvesters, packers, processors, marketers, scientists and educators who made significant contributions to their profession are being accepted for the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. ...more

September 9, 2009

Two brothers stole more than $150,000 in fuel from their job and sold it in 55-gallon drums, Hillsborough County deputies say. On Tuesday morning, deputies arrested Jesus Ruiz, 54, of Lakeland, and Diego Ruiz, 59, of Tampa. Each was charged with grand theft-$100,000 or more. ...more

August 26, 2009

The economy may be hurting some stores. Less so Publix lately. The massive Lakeland-based grocery chain with stores across Florida said sales and profits were up in its most recent quarter, though some established stores saw some slowdown. ...more

August 7, 2009

The Walden Lake Swim Team has been staying active this summer, competing in several major youth events in the area. On July 11 and 12 the club had several members place in the TBAY Invitational at the Lakeland Yacht Club. ...more

August 5, 2009

A Plant City manufacturer that built the bleachers at the University of Tampa soccer field and at football stadiums across the Tampa Bay area has been purchased by a Chattanooga, Tenn., company. ...more

July 31, 2009

Heavy on direct and light on metaphors means two years in state prison for a man who recorded a rap song in which he threatened to kill two police officers. ...more

July 30, 2009

Well, there are always doctors' appointments in Clermont, Lakeland, Orlando and Tampa, to name a few. But for fun, me, as well as friends, head to Okeechobee, to the Flamingo Arcade; there we have fun and meet friends. You would really be surprised at the others we meet up with from Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring. ...more

July 30, 2009