Personal fireworks prohibited as burn bans remain in effect
BARTOW, Fla. — If you’ve already bought fireworks for New Year’s Eve festivities, you may want to hold…
Cold weather shelters opening across Tampa area
TAMPA, Fla. —Â Residents waking up across the Tampa Bay area are feeling a noticeable chill in the air,…
Florida man allegedly burglarized fire station, took shower on Christmas Day
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — On Thursday at 7:00 a.m., a suspicious person was reported on the property of…
Holiday Travel Rush is On
TAMPA, FLA. — This year’s holiday travel season is shaping up to be a record-setter. According to AAA,…
Even more Central Florida restaurants closed last week
ORLANDO, Fla. – In the week before Christmas, another 11 eateries across Central Florida were forced to close…
New Year’s Eve celebrations at Central Florida’s theme parks
ORLANDO, Fla. – For many, a theme park is the place to be when the clock strikes midnight.…
Tampa Bay paintball team giving players purpose
LAKELAND, Fla. — One Tampa Bay paintball team is doing more than just competing — it’s helping change lives.…
Holiday shipping deadlines quickly approaching
TAMPA, Fla. — The holiday shipping rush is officially underway as USPS, UPS, and other carriers announce their…
Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report shows
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which…
Man in critical condition after crash with fire engine in Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN, fla. — A man was listed in critical condition on Dec. 13, after he crashed into…
Tax cuts are headed to Florida. Here’s what to expect
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) being signed into law last month, Florida is slated to…
Celebrate at these New Year’s Eve events in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – The end of 2025 is approaching, and it’s time to ring in the new year!…