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6+ hour, 24+ min ago  (487+ words) For those living in Lakeland and its surrounding areas, commuting on I-4, U.S. 98, South Florida Avenue, Kathleen Road and Bartow Road, and the Polk Parkway, navigating these roads for work, school, and daily activities can feel like typical experiences. Unfortunately, there are…...

39+ min ago  (158+ words) A 43-year-old St. Petersburg man died Thursday afternoon after an E-bike crash in Unincorporated Largo, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026, on 131st Street North, just north of 102nd Avenue North. According to FHP, a…...

5+ hour, 12+ min ago  (137+ words) Scott Hemp and Annette Sposato lost "everything" in a July 11 blaze that gutted their camper and killed their dog. A camper fire July 11 destroyed a home for a North Port couple and killed their dog. Scott Hemp, who lived in…...

6+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1175+ words) Troy has broken ground on a modern Lansingburgh fire station, a long-planned project intended to improve emergency response and support wider neighborhood reinvestment. Construction of a new fire station in Lansingburgh is moving forward following a formal groundbreaking in Troy,…...

6+ hour ago  (149+ words) A forum for Polk County School Board candidates will be held July 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Well in Lakeland. Candidates in the elections for Districts 3, 5 and 6 have been invited to the event, hosted by LkldNow and League of Women Voters…...

14+ hour, 5+ min ago  (15+ words) The Lewiston Tribune BIG PICTURE: Three cheers for the red, white and blue...

5+ hour, 34+ min ago  (271+ words) Two Florida deputies were shot and a suspect was killed in a shootout near Tampa on Thursday, authorities said. The incident happened in Ruskin, south of Tampa in Hillsborough County. Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister said the incident began Wednesday night…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (98+ words) Patch 2 Hillsborough Deputies Shot In Ruskin, Sheriff Says Two Hillsborough County deputies were shot in Ruskin and airlifted to the hospital, the sheriff's office said. The suspect was also shot. RUSKIN, FL — Two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies were shot…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago  (119+ words) Florida Today 'Pray for them,' Florida sheriff says after two deputies shot Details of what led to the shooting have not been released, but officials said the public is not in danger. - Two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies were shot in…...

11+ hour, 16+ min ago  (101+ words) Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for July Advocate News Online Sen. Lewis announces Virtual Office Hours for July State Senator Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This will be the Senator’s final…...