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AP source: NFL considers moving Bucs game against Dolphins due to Irma
A person familiar with the discussions says the NFL is considering moving the Miami Dolphins’ season opener against Tampa Bay to another sit…
Observe: Lakeland officer captures large rattlesnake at power plant
An off-duty Lakeland police officer who also wields a reptile store captured a large venomous rattlesnake at the My Lakeland Electrified McIntosh…
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport found dead in jail after apparent suicide
Headlines: Tracking Hurricane Irma; DACA supporters rally; Royal baby on the way
DACA supporters rally in Clearwater
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Target 8: Free pet adoptions put Hillsborough dogs in peril
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is bursting with animals. So many, that in July, it held a free pet adoption weekend.
News Channel eight for Texas: Tell us why you give
News Channel eight is on your side to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey
Restaurant Ratings Most Violations: August twenty one to August 26
Target 8: VA therapist tells Marine treated for PTSD he’s only there for the drugs
Better Call Behnken: Bday cake disaster leaves St. Pete mother furious
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AP source: NFL considers moving Bucs game against Dolphins due to Irma
A person familiar with the discussions says the NFL is considering moving the Miami Dolphins’ season opener against Tampa Bay to another sit…
Buccaneers bolster secondary, sign ex-Broncos S T.J. Ward
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed safety T.J. Ward, two days after the three-time Pro Cup selection was released by the Denver Broncos.
Rays suffer 6-2 loss to White Sox
Florida State QB Francois to miss rest of season
No. Nineteen USF overcomes slow commence, strikes Stony Brook 31-17
Polk County
Witness: Lakeland officer captures large rattlesnake at power plant
An off-duty Lakeland police officer who also possesses a reptile store captured a large venomous rattlesnake at the My Lakeland Electrified McIntosh…
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport found dead in jail after apparent suicide
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suicide death involving an inmate who was arrested last week, accused of killing his aun…
Lakeland man accused of shooting neighbor arrested after standoff with police
Police in Lakeland were engaged in a standoff late Friday night with a suspect they had already encountered earlier in the week.
Deputies arrest hit-and-run suspect who injured 11-year-old Lakeland woman
Polk County deputies have made an arrest in a Friday night hit-and-run crash that sent an 11-year-old Lakeland damsel to the hospital with ser…
Barbecue bandit nabbed in Polk County
When customers began demonstrating up at Carter’s Barbeque on State Road sixty in Mulberry requiring their free food, holder Johnny Carter primarily…
Suspects sought after skimmer found at ATM in Haines City
The Haines City Police Department is looking for someone who placed a skimming device on a drive-thru ATM.
Headlines: Harvey death toll rises to 20; Pasco deputies hit by truck; Polk Co. man arrested in aunt’s stabbing death
Read the day’s largest headlines on WFLA.com.
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport; unharmed child, Four, found covered in blood
A manhunt has ended in Polk County with the capture of a man who is accused of stabbing his aunt to death and stabbing his father twenty three times.
Situation near Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland finishes peacefully
A situation on Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland ended peacefully Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay area law enforcement want military equipment back after President reverses ban
Local law enforcement is applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to switch roles an Obama-era ban of providing certain surplus military item…
Deputies originally turned away from Davenport bar, told they make customers ‘jumpy’
Backlash is spreading on social media over two deputies being turned away from a Davenport restaurant.
Authorities investigate inmate death in Polk County jail
Detectives are attempting to figure out how a Polk County Jail inmate died on Saturday.
See: Thief steals little doll’s bike in Haines City
Police are searching for a heartless thief who stole a little girl’s bicycle from her front porch in Haines City.
PHOTOS: Pharmacy robber hits 24-hour Walgreens along I-4 corridor
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a dangerous serial robber who pointed a gun at a pharmacist’s head and force…
Polk Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man who robbed pharmacist at gunpoint
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a pharmacy Wednesday morning.
Polk County, FL news including Bartow and Lakeland
Two Weather Alerts
Dunedin Fire Department, Pinellas Co. Hazmat on scene of chlorine leak
The Dunedin Fire Department and Pinellas County Hazmat are on scene of a chlorine leak Tuesday evening.
St. Pete man claims he was sickened by eating bad Publix sushi, racks up thousands in medical bills
Last month, eight on Your Side got results after a Tampa duo claimed they ate bad sushi from Publix and got food poisoning.
Bottled water already in brief supply at some Tampa Bay area stores
St. Pete optimistic that Irma won’t trigger repeat of catastrophic sewage spills
Obama calls ending DACA program ‘cruel,’ ‘self-defeating’
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St. Pete man claims he was sickened by eating bad Publix sushi, racks up thousands in medical bills
Last month, eight on Your Side got results after a Tampa duo claimed they ate bad sushi from Publix and got food poisoning.
St. Pete optimistic that Irma won’t trigger repeat of catastrophic sewage spills
After spilling or dumping around two hundred million gallons of sewage during storm events last year, the last thing the City of St. Petersburg need…
Tampa Bay area residents scramble to stock up on water; shelves cleared in seconds
Open up Your Dollar: Hidden credit card fees
VA records: Veterans seventeen times more likely to develop infrequent eye cancer
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Winston is certain Bucs can end long playoff drought
Jameis Winston isn’t content with re-energizing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dickerson homers, doubles twice as Rays rout Twins 11-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Corey Dickerson hit his 26th home run and also doubled twice, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Minnesota Twi…
AP source: NFL considers moving Bucs game against Dolphins due to Irma
Buccaneers bolster secondary, sign ex-Broncos S T.J. Ward
Rays suffer 6-2 loss to White Sox
Polk County
Witness: Lakeland officer captures large rattlesnake at power plant
An off-duty Lakeland police officer who also possesses a reptile store captured a large venomous rattlesnake at the My Lakeland Electrified McIntosh…
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport found dead in jail after apparent suicide
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suicide death involving an inmate who was arrested last week, accused of killing his aun…
Lakeland man accused of shooting neighbor arrested after standoff with police
Police in Lakeland were engaged in a standoff late Friday night with a suspect they had already encountered earlier in the week.
Deputies arrest hit-and-run suspect who injured 11-year-old Lakeland doll
Polk County deputies have made an arrest in a Friday night hit-and-run crash that sent an 11-year-old Lakeland woman to the hospital with ser…
Barbecue bandit nabbed in Polk County
When customers commenced demonstrating up at Carter’s Barbeque on State Road sixty in Mulberry requesting their free food, possessor Johnny Carter originally…
Suspects sought after skimmer found at ATM in Haines City
The Haines City Police Department is looking for someone who placed a skimming device on a drive-thru ATM.
Headlines: Harvey death toll rises to 20; Pasco deputies hit by truck; Polk Co. man arrested in aunt’s stabbing death
Read the day’s largest headlines on WFLA.com.
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport; unharmed child, Four, found covered in blood
A manhunt has ended in Polk County with the capture of a man who is accused of stabbing his aunt to death and stabbing his father twenty three times.
Situation near Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland completes peacefully
A situation on Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland ended peacefully Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay area law enforcement want military equipment back after President reverses ban
Local law enforcement is applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to switch roles an Obama-era ban of providing certain surplus military item…
Deputies originally turned away from Davenport bar, told they make customers ‘jumpy’
Backlash is spreading on social media over two deputies being turned away from a Davenport restaurant.
Authorities investigate inmate death in Polk County jail
Detectives are attempting to figure out how a Polk County Jail inmate died on Saturday.
Observe: Thief steals little chick’s bike in Haines City
Police are searching for a heartless thief who stole a little girl’s bicycle from her front porch in Haines City.
PHOTOS: Pharmacy robber hits 24-hour Walgreens along I-4 corridor
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a dangerous serial robber who pointed a gun at a pharmacist’s head and force…
Polk Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man who robbed pharmacist at gunpoint
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a pharmacy Wednesday morning.
Polk County, FL news including Bartow and Lakeland
Two Weather Alerts
Hurricane Harvey prompts preps for Irma across Tampa Bay area
People across the Tampa Bay area are taking no chances with the monster storm named Irma.
Dunedin Fire Department, Pinellas Co. Hazmat on scene of chlorine leak
The Dunedin Fire Department and Pinellas County Hazmat are on scene of a chlorine leak Tuesday evening.
St. Pete man claims he was sickened by eating bad Publix sushi, racks up thousands in medical bills
Bottled water already in brief supply at some Tampa Bay area stores
St. Pete optimistic that Irma won’t trigger repeat of catastrophic sewage spills
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St. Pete man claims he was sickened by eating bad Publix sushi, racks up thousands in medical bills
Last month, eight on Your Side got results after a Tampa duo claimed they ate bad sushi from Publix and got food poisoning.
St. Pete optimistic that Irma won’t trigger repeat of catastrophic sewage spills
After spilling or dumping around two hundred million gallons of sewage during storm events last year, the last thing the City of St. Petersburg need…
Tampa Bay area residents scramble to stock up on water; shelves cleared in seconds
Spread Your Dollar: Hidden credit card fees
VA records: Veterans seventeen times more likely to develop infrequent eye cancer
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Winston is certain Bucs can end long playoff drought
Jameis Winston isn’t content with re-energizing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dickerson homers, doubles twice as Rays rout Twins 11-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Corey Dickerson hit his 26th home run and also doubled twice, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Minnesota Twi…
AP source: NFL considers moving Bucs game against Dolphins due to Irma
Buccaneers bolster secondary, sign ex-Broncos S T.J. Ward
Rays suffer 6-2 loss to White Sox
Polk County
See: Lakeland officer captures large rattlesnake at power plant
An off-duty Lakeland police officer who also possesses a reptile store captured a large venomous rattlesnake at the My Lakeland Electrified McIntosh…
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport found dead in jail after apparent suicide
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suicide death involving an inmate who was arrested last week, accused of killing his aun…
Lakeland man accused of shooting neighbor arrested after standoff with police
Police in Lakeland were engaged in a standoff late Friday night with a suspect they had already encountered earlier in the week.
Deputies arrest hit-and-run suspect who injured 11-year-old Lakeland damsel
Polk County deputies have made an arrest in a Friday night hit-and-run crash that sent an 11-year-old Lakeland woman to the hospital with ser…
Barbecue bandit nabbed in Polk County
When customers began demonstrating up at Carter’s Barbeque on State Road sixty in Mulberry requesting their free food, holder Johnny Carter originally…
Suspects sought after skimmer found at ATM in Haines City
The Haines City Police Department is looking for someone who placed a skimming device on a drive-thru ATM.
Headlines: Harvey death toll rises to 20; Pasco deputies hit by truck; Polk Co. man arrested in aunt’s stabbing death
Read the day’s fattest headlines on WFLA.com.
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport; unharmed child, Four, found covered in blood
A manhunt has ended in Polk County with the capture of a man who is accused of stabbing his aunt to death and stabbing his father twenty three times.
Situation near Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland completes peacefully
A situation on Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland ended peacefully Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay area law enforcement want military equipment back after President reverses ban
Local law enforcement is applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to switch roles an Obama-era ban of providing certain surplus military item…
Deputies originally turned away from Davenport bar, told they make customers ‘jumpy’
Backlash is spreading on social media over two deputies being turned away from a Davenport restaurant.
Authorities investigate inmate death in Polk County jail
Detectives are attempting to figure out how a Polk County Jail inmate died on Saturday.
Witness: Thief steals little damsel’s bike in Haines City
Police are searching for a heartless thief who stole a little girl’s bicycle from her front porch in Haines City.
PHOTOS: Pharmacy robber hits 24-hour Walgreens along I-4 corridor
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a dangerous serial robber who pointed a gun at a pharmacist’s head and force…
Polk Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man who robbed pharmacist at gunpoint
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a pharmacy Wednesday morning.
Polk County, FL news including Bartow and Lakeland
Two Weather Alerts
Very first responders from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County comeback home from Texas
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – They lined the street with homemade signs in their forearms and broad smiles on their faces. They craned their necks, peeri…
Hurricane Harvey prompts preps for Irma across Tampa Bay area
People across the Tampa Bay area are taking no chances with the monster storm named Irma.
All-clear given at scene of Dunedin chlorine leak
St. Pete man claims he was sickened by eating bad Publix sushi, racks up thousands in medical bills
Bottled water already in brief supply at some Tampa Bay area stores
Weather
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- Dewpoint: 68° F
- Sunrise: 7:Ten AM
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St. Pete man claims he was sickened by eating bad Publix sushi, racks up thousands in medical bills
Last month, eight on Your Side got results after a Tampa duo claimed they ate bad sushi from Publix and got food poisoning.
St. Pete optimistic that Irma won’t trigger repeat of catastrophic sewage spills
After spilling or dumping around two hundred million gallons of sewage during storm events last year, the last thing the City of St. Petersburg need…
Tampa Bay area residents scramble to stock up on water; shelves cleared in seconds
Spread Your Dollar: Hidden credit card fees
VA records: Veterans seventeen times more likely to develop infrequent eye cancer
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Winston is certain Bucs can end long playoff drought
Jameis Winston isn’t content with re-energizing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dickerson homers, doubles twice as Rays rout Twins 11-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Corey Dickerson hit his 26th home run and also doubled twice, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Minnesota Twi…
AP source: NFL considers moving Bucs game against Dolphins due to Irma
Buccaneers bolster secondary, sign ex-Broncos S T.J. Ward
Rays suffer 6-2 loss to White Sox
Polk County
Witness: Lakeland officer captures large rattlesnake at power plant
An off-duty Lakeland police officer who also wields a reptile store captured a large venomous rattlesnake at the My Lakeland Electrified McIntosh…
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport found dead in jail after apparent suicide
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suicide death involving an inmate who was arrested last week, accused of killing his aun…
Lakeland man accused of shooting neighbor arrested after standoff with police
Police in Lakeland were engaged in a standoff late Friday night with a suspect they had already encountered earlier in the week.
Deputies arrest hit-and-run suspect who injured 11-year-old Lakeland female
Polk County deputies have made an arrest in a Friday night hit-and-run crash that sent an 11-year-old Lakeland female to the hospital with ser…
Barbecue bandit nabbed in Polk County
When customers embarked displaying up at Carter’s Barbeque on State Road sixty in Mulberry requesting their free food, proprietor Johnny Carter primarily…
Suspects sought after skimmer found at ATM in Haines City
The Haines City Police Department is looking for someone who placed a skimming device on a drive-thru ATM.
Headlines: Harvey death toll rises to 20; Pasco deputies hit by truck; Polk Co. man arrested in aunt’s stabbing death
Read the day’s largest headlines on WFLA.com.
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport; unharmed child, Four, found covered in blood
A manhunt has ended in Polk County with the capture of a man who is accused of stabbing his aunt to death and stabbing his father twenty three times.
Situation near Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland completes peacefully
A situation on Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland ended peacefully Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay area law enforcement want military equipment back after President reverses ban
Local law enforcement is applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to switch roles an Obama-era ban of providing certain surplus military item…
Deputies primarily turned away from Davenport bar, told they make customers ‘jumpy’
Backlash is spreading on social media over two deputies being turned away from a Davenport restaurant.
Authorities investigate inmate death in Polk County jail
Detectives are attempting to figure out how a Polk County Jail inmate died on Saturday.
See: Thief steals little lady’s bike in Haines City
Police are searching for a heartless thief who stole a little girl’s bicycle from her front porch in Haines City.
PHOTOS: Pharmacy robber hits 24-hour Walgreens along I-4 corridor
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a dangerous serial robber who pointed a gun at a pharmacist’s head and force…
Polk Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man who robbed pharmacist at gunpoint
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a pharmacy Wednesday morning.
Polk County, FL news including Bartow and Lakeland
Two Weather Alerts
Hurricane Irma: Category five hurricane getting close to Leeward Islands
Hurricane Irma remains a major Category five hurricane with winds at one hundred eighty five mph as of eleven p.m. Tuesday night.
Very first responders from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County comeback home from Texas
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – They lined the street with homemade signs in their forearms and broad smiles on their faces. They craned their necks, peeri…
Hurricane Harvey prompts preps for Irma across Tampa Bay area
All-clear given at scene of Dunedin chlorine leak
St. Pete man claims he was sickened by eating bad Publix sushi, racks up thousands in medical bills
Weather
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- Wind: 0
- Humidity: 77%
- Dewpoint: 73° F
- Sunrise: 7:Ten AM
- Sunset: 7:46 PM
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St. Pete man claims he was sickened by eating bad Publix sushi, racks up thousands in medical bills
Last month, eight on Your Side got results after a Tampa duo claimed they ate bad sushi from Publix and got food poisoning.
St. Pete optimistic that Irma won’t trigger repeat of catastrophic sewage spills
After spilling or dumping around two hundred million gallons of sewage during storm events last year, the last thing the City of St. Petersburg need…
Tampa Bay area residents scramble to stock up on water; shelves cleared in seconds
Spread Your Dollar: Hidden credit card fees
VA records: Veterans seventeen times more likely to develop uncommon eye cancer
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Odorizzi permits one hit in Rays’ 2-1 win over Twins
Jake Odorizzi took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in front of a lil’ home crowd, and the Tampa Bay Rays hammer the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on…
Winston is certain Bucs can end long playoff drought
Jameis Winston isn’t content with re-energizing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dickerson homers, doubles twice as Rays rout Twins 11-4
AP source: NFL considers moving Bucs game against Dolphins due to Irma
Buccaneers bolster secondary, sign ex-Broncos S T.J. Ward
Polk County
Witness: Lakeland officer captures large rattlesnake at power plant
An off-duty Lakeland police officer who also possesses a reptile store captured a large venomous rattlesnake at the My Lakeland Electrified McIntosh…
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport found dead in jail after apparent suicide
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suicide death involving an inmate who was arrested last week, accused of killing his aun…
Lakeland man accused of shooting neighbor arrested after standoff with police
Police in Lakeland were engaged in a standoff late Friday night with a suspect they had already encountered earlier in the week.
Deputies arrest hit-and-run suspect who injured 11-year-old Lakeland dame
Polk County deputies have made an arrest in a Friday night hit-and-run crash that sent an 11-year-old Lakeland chick to the hospital with ser…
Barbecue bandit nabbed in Polk County
When customers began showcasing up at Carter’s Barbeque on State Road sixty in Mulberry requiring their free food, proprietor Johnny Carter primarily…
Suspects sought after skimmer found at ATM in Haines City
The Haines City Police Department is looking for someone who placed a skimming device on a drive-thru ATM.
Headlines: Harvey death toll rises to 20; Pasco deputies hit by truck; Polk Co. man arrested in aunt’s stabbing death
Read the day’s largest headlines on WFLA.com.
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport; unharmed child, Four, found covered in blood
A manhunt has ended in Polk County with the capture of a man who is accused of stabbing his aunt to death and stabbing his father twenty three times.
Situation near Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland finishes peacefully
A situation on Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland ended peacefully Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay area law enforcement want military equipment back after President reverses ban
Local law enforcement is applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to switch sides an Obama-era ban of providing certain surplus military item…
Deputies originally turned away from Davenport bar, told they make customers ‘jumpy’
Backlash is spreading on social media over two deputies being turned away from a Davenport restaurant.
Authorities investigate inmate death in Polk County jail
Detectives are attempting to figure out how a Polk County Jail inmate died on Saturday.
Witness: Thief steals little doll’s bike in Haines City
Police are searching for a heartless thief who stole a little girl’s bicycle from her front porch in Haines City.
PHOTOS: Pharmacy robber hits 24-hour Walgreens along I-4 corridor
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a dangerous serial robber who pointed a gun at a pharmacist’s head and force…
Polk Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man who robbed pharmacist at gunpoint
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a pharmacy Wednesday morning.
Polk County, FL news including Bartow and Lakeland
Two Weather Alerts
Massive blooming sunflower field attracting thousands of visitors
A massive sunflower field is blooming in a farm in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
Hurricane Irma: Category five hurricane getting close to Leeward Islands
Hurricane Irma remains a major Category five hurricane with winds at one hundred eighty five mph as of eleven p.m. Tuesday night.
Very first responders from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County comeback home from Texas
Hurricane Harvey prompts preps for Irma across Tampa Bay area
All-clear given at scene of Dunedin chlorine leak
Weather
Current Conditions
- Feels Like: 86° F
- Wind: 0
- Humidity: 77%
- Dewpoint: 73° F
- Sunrise: 7:Ten AM
- Sunset: 7:46 PM
Tampa Bay Weather
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Latest Headlines
St. Pete man claims he was sickened by eating bad Publix sushi, racks up thousands in medical bills
Last month, eight on Your Side got results after a Tampa duo claimed they ate bad sushi from Publix and got food poisoning.
St. Pete optimistic that Irma won’t trigger repeat of catastrophic sewage spills
After spilling or dumping around two hundred million gallons of sewage during storm events last year, the last thing the City of St. Petersburg need…
Tampa Bay area residents scramble to stock up on water; shelves cleared in seconds
Open up Your Dollar: Hidden credit card fees
VA records: Veterans seventeen times more likely to develop infrequent eye cancer
Sports
Featured:
Latest Headlines
Odorizzi permits one hit in Rays’ 2-1 win over Twins
Jake Odorizzi took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in front of a little home crowd, and the Tampa Bay Rays strike the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on…
Winston is certain Bucs can end long playoff drought
Jameis Winston isn’t content with re-energizing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dickerson homers, doubles twice as Rays rout Twins 11-4
AP source: NFL considers moving Bucs game against Dolphins due to Irma
Buccaneers bolster secondary, sign ex-Broncos S T.J. Ward
Polk County
See: Lakeland officer captures large rattlesnake at power plant
An off-duty Lakeland police officer who also possesses a reptile store captured a large venomous rattlesnake at the My Lakeland Electrical McIntosh…
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport found dead in jail after apparent suicide
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suicide death involving an inmate who was arrested last week, accused of killing his aun…
Lakeland man accused of shooting neighbor arrested after standoff with police
Police in Lakeland were engaged in a standoff late Friday night with a suspect they had already encountered earlier in the week.
Deputies arrest hit-and-run suspect who injured 11-year-old Lakeland damsel
Polk County deputies have made an arrest in a Friday night hit-and-run crash that sent an 11-year-old Lakeland doll to the hospital with ser…
Barbecue bandit nabbed in Polk County
When customers commenced showcasing up at Carter’s Barbeque on State Road sixty in Mulberry requiring their free food, possessor Johnny Carter originally…
Suspects sought after skimmer found at ATM in Haines City
The Haines City Police Department is looking for someone who placed a skimming device on a drive-thru ATM.
Headlines: Harvey death toll rises to 20; Pasco deputies hit by truck; Polk Co. man arrested in aunt’s stabbing death
Read the day’s fattest headlines on WFLA.com.
Man accused of murdering aunt in Davenport; unharmed child, Four, found covered in blood
A manhunt has ended in Polk County with the capture of a man who is accused of stabbing his aunt to death and stabbing his father twenty three times.
Situation near Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland finishes peacefully
A situation on Fresh Tampa Highway in Lakeland ended peacefully Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay area law enforcement want military equipment back after President reverses ban
Local law enforcement is applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to switch roles an Obama-era ban of providing certain surplus military item…
Deputies primarily turned away from Davenport bar, told they make customers ‘jumpy’
Backlash is spreading on social media over two deputies being turned away from a Davenport restaurant.
Authorities investigate inmate death in Polk County jail
Detectives are attempting to figure out how a Polk County Jail inmate died on Saturday.
See: Thief steals little woman’s bike in Haines City
Police are searching for a heartless thief who stole a little girl’s bicycle from her front porch in Haines City.
PHOTOS: Pharmacy robber hits 24-hour Walgreens along I-4 corridor
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a dangerous serial robber who pointed a gun at a pharmacist’s head and force…
Polk Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man who robbed pharmacist at gunpoint
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a pharmacy Wednesday morning.