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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA)—Both lanes of Lucerne Park Road in Winter Haven are closed following a major multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus. According to the Winter Haven Police Department, Lucerne Park Road is shut down in both directions starting at Old Lucerne Park Road to the Walmart Distribution Center. A…
The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices.
A cold front arriving Monday into Tuesday will amplify rain and storm chances for the start of the week. Expect a partly cloudy sky Monday with a 50% chance of spotty showers and storms throughout the afternoon. Highs will stay below average in the mid to upper 80s, near 87° in downtown Tampa. As the
More than 60 million children have now been auto-enrolled in Trump accounts, according to the administration.
A tropical depression could form by the end of this week in the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center announced.
Advocates and experts fear Head Start students and families in these places could experience a more punitive reality if the proposed changes take effect.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf that could develop into a tropical depression.
The State Department says it is encouraging "Russian authorities to share accurate information quickly and openly."
OPENINGS/CLOSINGS New restaurant Coco’s In the Heights plans October opening at Tampa’s old Nebraska Mini-Mart On any given weekday morning at 4 a.m., Tampa’s working class queues up at Coco’s Sandwich Shop in Palmetto Beach, often decked out in reflective workwear, to fuel up for the day. A ten-minute drive away…
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit Thursday against Pfizer Inc., alleging unfair and deceptive marketing of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The suit, filed in state trial court in St. Lucie County, also names Albert Bourla, the company’s chairman and CEO. It seeks monetary damages for each violation of…
Vice President JD Vance said in Florida Thursday that it was almost “too easy” to attack the candidacies of the two top Democrats running on the statewide ballot next month, David Jolly for governor and Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate. Yet the political reality is that he was in deep-red Polk County having to campaign
The Southern Poverty Law Center is joining nearly 50 churches and civil rights groups who signed a letter in March asking for early voting in the Childs Park neighborhood of South St. Petersburg.
Relics & Lore: A Radley Experience opens at FloridaRama in St. Petersburg on Oct. 3, and its creator, Cody Meacham talked to CLTV.
St. Petersburg artist Chris Parks, aka Palehorse, marks the 20th anniversary of his art career with two shows—'Shapeshifter,' his first solo in 10 years, and the 'Practive Dying' group show—opening Oct. 10 at Morean Arts Center. He discussed his career, and what's next, on a recent visit to Creative Loafing Tampa…
MFA St. Pete hosts another installment of its popular 'Art After Dark' series on Thursday, Oct. 8, featuring special menu items from Cafe Clementine, plus Lost Coast Oysters and live music. The event tops a new list of Tampa Bay food & drink events happening Oct. 1-8, 2026.
Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce's Taste of the Beach promotion runs at more than 50 locations from Oct. 3-11, offering $10 tickets for food & drink specials.
The festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary of bringing global flavors to Central Florida.
New this year is an enchanted trail, a Halloween Galacticoaster and a spooky indoor haunt called Brick or Treat Street.
The Christian music festival will run Jan. 22-23, 2027and feature several faith-based experiences, officials said.
This year’s lineup includes Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce and Lacey Chabert.
Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe is the last thing park guests experience after a whole day of attractions, dining, and walking
The interactive wonderland spans over 42,000 square feet at Disney Springs West Side, built specifically with adults and teens in mind.
The event came with several updates on upcoming attractions and lands at Walt Disney World.
“Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness” will immerse guests in dark moments inspired by his solo career, Universal officials said.