Elora Friar was doing what most college students do when they are back in their hometown.
Author: Staci Dasilva
Circle B Bar Reserve remains closed, ‘functioned extremely well’ storing flood water from Hurricane Ian
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Three weeks after Hurricane Ian hit, Circle B Bar Reserve still remains closed due to wind damage and flooding. “Water’s gotta go somewhere,” said Daren, a would-be visitor. “I am bummed it’s closed. I drove about 45 minutes to get here.” He was not alone. “Circle B Bar Reserve is […]
Third known gator attack in Bay area this month injures 13-year old girl
For the third time this month, a person sustained injuries from an alligator in the Tampa Bay area.
After 50 years, animals will reconnect through wildlife crossing in Polk County
A wildlife corridor in Polk County aims to reconnect the Hilochee Wildlife Florida Florida management areas and beyond for the first time in half a century.
After 50 years, animals will reconnect through wildlife crossing in Polk County
A wildlife corridor in Polk County aims to reconnect the Hilochee Wildlife Florida Florida management areas and beyond for the first time in half a century.
MLB fans settle for refunds instead of spring training games as lockout drags on
As disappointed fans showed up at the box office for ticket refunds, city officials remained hopeful Tigertown would host spring training games this season.
Fans react to reports of Brady’s retirement decision after 2 years with Buccaneers
As reports of Tom Brady’s retirement decision spread Saturday, fans at Tampa’s Gasparilla parade grappled with the thought the quarterback, considered by Florida many as the “greatest of all time,” may have played his last football game.
‘Tom Brady got something to prove’: Bucs fans get ready for TB12’s homecoming in Foxborough
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans were gearing up for their star quarterback’s much-anticipated homecoming at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
‘Tom Brady got something to prove’: Bucs fans get ready for TB12’s homecoming in Foxborough
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans were gearing up for their star quarterback’s much-anticipated homecoming at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
Lake Parker tire dump ‘most egregious’ in recent years, Lakeland official says
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – Lakeland city officials sprang into action last week after a Florida man posted on social media about a massive illegal tire dump into Lake Parker. “It was sickening. It literally made me sick to my stomach,” said Sharon Bauman, who lives near Lake Parker. Bauman said she and her husband enjoy walking […]