
Zach Williams brings Rescue Story to Florida with We the Kingdom, Cain
Zach Williams was joined by We the Kingdom and Cain for shows across Florida, selling out most shows with the “Rescue Story Tour.” Zach Williams, the Rescue Story Tour, March 2020 photo/Brandon Jones Williams More...

Straz Center hosts Broadway Star of the Future Awards on June 2 with Eric Peterson
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts honors Tampa Bay area high school theater students and programs in its Broadway Star of the Future Awards Showcase, June 2, in Ferguson Hall. This Tony Awards® inspired More...

Krystal completes ‘scrape and rebuild’ project in Lakeland with their new prototypical restaurant
The Krystal Company announces the reopening of the Krystal restaurant located at 730 E. Memorial Blvd. in Lakeland, Florida after a complete “scrape and rebuild” that razed the existing building and replaced More...

Violent Robbery Organization Ringleader, Marion Dwight Sentenced for Violent Robberies
U.S. District Judge James S. Moody has sentenced Marion Dwight, Jr., a/k/a “Woe,” (31, Lakeland) to 23 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and brandishing and discharging a firearm More...

Elisabeth Hasselbeck sets Florida book signings for ‘Point of View’
Fans can meet with talk show host as she celebrates her latest release Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House New York Times best-selling author Elisabeth Hasselbeck will host two Florida book signings where More...

Members Of Violent Robbery Organization Sentenced for Robberies in Florida
U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich today sentenced Shamar Lajuan Thomas (26, Clearwater), a/k/a “Baby,” to 35 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and using or carrying More...

University Area CDC Presents Free Prodigy® Showcases
The public is invited to experience the joy of youth in arts, as University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation) presents Prodigy® Showcases throughout the months of February and March. Communities spreading More...

Travis Stephens, guns vehicle to hurl estranged wife, Beverly Smith from the hood, now he’s in jail and she’s in the hospital
A Florida mother is in critical condition after being thrown for the hood of a van during a domestic fight over her 9-year-old son. Beverly Smith jumped on her estranged husband’s vehicle and the man, Travis More...

Tampa area Sam’s Club announces ‘Toy Joy Event’ for Saturday: unboxing of toys, food samples
Christmas is just 35 days away – and if you’re still looking for that perfect gift, then don’t miss the Sam’s Club Toy Joy Event this Saturday. Wash-up Kitchen Sink Did you know Sam’s Club is providing More...

Florida murder suicide: Beatriz Araujo killled by husband, Antero Araujo Quintana, who kills himself
A Halloween murder suicide has shocked residents in Lakeland, Florida. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Antero Araujo Quintana, 40, shot and killed his wife Beatriz Araujo, 42, and then shot More...

Florida Election 2018: Ashley Moody Ashley Moody wins more Attorney General Straw Polls, Garnering Unprecedented Republican, Conservative Support
Ashley Moody Leading Republican candidate for Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced three more straw poll wins on Tuesday, August 14: the Tampa Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce More...

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd to church: ‘reality is there is human trafficking in Polk County’
Florida’s Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd brought a serious message about human trafficking Sunday to the First United Methodist Church in Auburndale, calling for more active participation in the battle against More...

Hemp Fest proves why Floridians should Vote NO on Amendment Two
Let me be clear: I believe in the decriminalization of marijuana and NOT the legalization of marijuana, like Clone Connect Hemp. Moreover, I believe the government can do one of three things: Promote, Permit and More...

Judge Craig Villanti’s caution, great attitude should give voters confidence for retention
As voters head to the ballot booths, many have to consider the retention of many court officials and Judge Craig Villanti comes with a record of remarks and decision worthy of examination by every voter. Villanti More...

Florida man Richard Zachary Taylor identified as dead body found in alligator
Lakeland police on Friday identified the man whose body was found in an alligator ‘s mouth earlier this week. Lakeland Police Department Sergeant Gary Gross identified the man as Richard Zachary Taylor, age 72. More...

Chonda Pierce interview: I ‘want to go out laughing’ ‘comedy was always secondary’
Chonda Pierce is following up her Chonda Pierce: Laughing in the Dark event with her Happily Laughter After tour, coming to Florida for several days and touring around the country. Chonda paused from her busy schedule More...

Florida man, Jessie Kingsinger, loses arm to alligator while evading police
A Florida man running from the law ran into an alligator and the disastrous situation was worse, ultimately losing a hand. Jessie Kingsinger, 21, ran from police but ignored an alligator warning sign and swam across More...

Mike Weaver talks Big Daddy Weave tour with Plumb, Jordan Feliz
Big Daddy Weave still on the road with great music from Beautiful Offerings and Mike Weaver talked with Dispatch Radio about the tour, upcoming shows, the new music following the success of Redeemed and what More...

Florida triple homicide at drug house leaves David Washington,Staci Brand,and Angelica Castro dead
Sheriff Grady Judd is asking the public for help in a shooting that left three people dead and one critically injured as shots were fired at a known drug house. Judd said three of those people: David Washington, More...

Florida break-in result: intruder Chevez Faison dead as homeowner Reuben Bailey shot back
A 24-year-old Florida man was shot and killed after he unlawfully entered a Lakeland home, shot at residents who then fired back, killing the intruder, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities More...