Where to find help with food in Central Florida
As the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits…
Halloween homes across Central Florida and Tampa Bay
The Halloween season is here, and lots of homes are decked out with all sorts of spine-chilling decorations.…
Florida swans, descendants of Queen Elizabeth II’s gift, get annual health checkup
LAKELAND, Fla. – Dozens of swans descended from a pair gifted to the central Florida city of Lakeland…
Could heavy rain bring out this toxic toad in Florida?
Florida is host to a variety of invasive species, largely thanks to its history in the exotic pet…
The Scoop: Wed. Oct. 22, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The Scoop for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. DeSantis signs another death warrant Richard Barry Randolph was convicted of…
Polk County agency fights Tampa Bay water permit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Raising the specter of not being able to meet future water needs, a Polk County…
Florida firefighters disarm naked patient who grabbed gun during medical call
BARTOW, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida firefighters were able stop a naked person in distress who suddenly became distressed…
Florida firefighters disarm naked patient who grabbed gun during medical call
BARTOW, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida firefighters were able stop a naked person in distress who suddenly became distressed…
Florida firefighters disarm naked patient who grabbed gun during medical call
BARTOW, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida firefighters were able stop a naked person in distress who suddenly became distressed…
Julie Taylor loves to serve others in hometown of Mulberry
MULBERRY, Fla. — A Mulberry woman has become a beloved figure in her city. Julie Taylor is involved in…
‘Prototype’ Publix store coming to Central Florida next month. Here’s what to know
LAKELAND, Fla. – The opening date for a “prototype” Publix store in Central Florida has finally been revealed,…
60-day rabies alert issued in Polk County: Department of Health
POLK CO., Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Polk County issued a rabies alert in response…