America’s fastest-growing boomtown is in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – In a new report this week, moveBuddha has revealed the fastest-growing boomtowns in the U.S.…
Spring Training games set to begin across the Bay area
TAMPA, Fla. — Baseball fans are heading back to Florida as Grapefruit League spring training games begin this weekend…
Crews battle multiple brush fires across Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk…
Major drug trafficking operations in Central Florida result in 51 arrests
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force arrested 51 suspects and seized significant…
Bartow HS teacher arrested for causing multi-acre brush fire: PCSO
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Polk County man was arrested on multiple charges after being accused of using…
51 Suspects Arrested In Major Florida Drug Trafficking Busts
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force arrested 51…
Polk County fire crews battle more than 30 brush fires amid burn ban, drought, officials say
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires across the…
Florida authorities dismantle cargo theft operation causing $7.8 million losses
NEWS Published:Â February 12, 2026 at 1:28 PM Tags:Â orange county, osceola county, volusia county, broward county, polk county, st.…
Bay area schools weigh adding 2% and whole milk as options
TAMPA, Fla. — When President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in January, it paved…
Florida sets smart rules for data centers without stalling innovation
Here’s a number that should concern every Floridian: 5 million gallons. That’s how much water a single large…
Lawn watering restrictions in effect for the Tampa Bay area
TAMPA, Fla. — We have had cold weather this year, but we have not had a lot of…
The Scoop: Thurs. Jan. 29, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A bill allowing volunteer security guards at places of worship to carry guns has passed This bill will…