Lakeland, FL|News|
Mental Crisis Calls To Be Handled By New Social Worker Position
The Winter Haven Police Department is adding a licensed clinical social worker to its staff to assist with mental health help for residents.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
- St. Pete, FL
I love Tampa Bay, especially St. Petersburg. I'm a Rays' fan, and it's hard for me not to yell and scream from the press box when covering a game while other reporters are composed. I've worked in TV, radio and print journalism for 16 years, and I have a Master of Arts in digital journalism and design from the University of South Florida. I'm a professor at USF St. Pete campus. Furthermore, I also served in the United States Coast Guard.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
64th Grammy Awards Nominee Goes To Lakeland's Sound House Studios
Jonathan Gautier, the owner of Lakeland Sound House Studios and who has worked with Taylor Swift, could win a grammy award Sunday.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Multiple Lakeland Road Closings For Railroad Repairs, Detours Set Up
Drivers will want to leave for work or for any destination earlier than usual while CSX works on railroad repairs that have roads closed.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Free Dog Vaccinations, Microchips This Weekend In Wimauma
Dogs at least eight weeks old can receive free vaccinations and other free services for one day in Wimauma.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Recycling Collections Resume April 4, April 11 For Polk County
FCC Environmental Services, a trash hauler, had fallen behind schedule because of labor shortages, and needed a month to get back on track.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Rhea Law Confirmed By Board Of Governors As USF's 8th President
The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a University of South Fla. alum as the university's eighth president.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Child Porn Images Found On 5th Grade Teacher's Computer: Sheriff
A tip received by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children led deputies to a Valrico educator accused of owning child porn.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Family Wants Bulldozer Driver Charged: Report
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said there was no evidence that the bulldozer driver purposely ran over a landfill worker.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
2 Brandon Schools Slated For Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Engineers have begun studying routes students take to and from Brandon High School and Limona Elementary for creating safer walks to school.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Man Arrested On 6th DUI, Driving With Suspended License
The Polk County Sheriff's Office filed multiple charges, including refusing to take a breath alcohol test, against a man who wrecked an SUV.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Accused Of Punching Winter Haven Man At Publix Surrenders
A suspect is behind bars in Polk County after surveillance video showed him pummeling a man who had just walked out of Publix Saturday.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
New Brandon Chamber Of Commerce CEO Selected By Committee
Beginning March 31, The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce's newly elected president will transition to the position.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
St. Pete Man Faces Attempted Second-Degree Murder Charge: Police
A suspect is accused of shooting his family member following an argument early Tuesday morning at a St. Petersburg home.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
FDA Authorizes 2nd Booster: What To Know In FL
Find out here who is eligible in Florida to get a second COVID-19 booster shot following the FDA's approval Tuesday.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Man Sentenced To More Than 21 Years In Prison
A convicted felon who had 400 rounds of ammunition inside backpacks and in the attic of his Brandon home began his prison time Monday.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Sports Complex To Have 1 Of U.S.'s Largest Synthetic Turf Fields
An Apollo Beach sports complex expected to open in 2023 will include four multi-sport athletic fields to accommodate a variety of sports.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Police Search For Gunman Involved In Fatal St. Pete Shooting
Gunshot wounds killed a 19-year-old St. Petersburg man early Monday morning. Detectives seek help from the public for the victim's killer.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Pummeling Victim Outside Publix Identified In Video: Police
A video included in this article shows a suspect attacking a victim following an argument the two had when the victim told him to slow down.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Family Rescued From Sinking Boat Sunday: Hillsborough Sheriff
Crews saved a Plant City family from a sinking boat in Tampa Bay. The family appreciated the kindness of the deputies after the rescue.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
French Pancakes, Hot Oil Pizza, Seacuterie: New St. Pete Joints
Three of the city's newest restaurants are a pizza bar unique for its hot oil topping, a crepe dessert shop and LALA St. Pete.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
