Staci DaSilva
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Tampa, FL, United States
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Polk County man stole van, fled deadly I-4 crash, FHP says
A 22-year-old Auburndale man is wanted in connection to a fatal crash on I-4. according to law enforcement officials. → Read More
4 Winter Haven plane crash victims all shared passion for flying
“Like any tragedy, it’s hard to kind of process,” he said. → Read More
Thousands weigh in on SunRail’s possible expansion into Polk County
The private rail company is expected to begin service out of Orlando in June. → Read More
Bartow man drove through graveyard, crashed into home, police say
“We have family members and friends resting in peace and you know, I can’t believe he would come in here and destroy something that’s so valuable to our community,” said Jason Hargrove, Bartow parks and recreation manager. → Read More
Change comes in the form of light following teen’s death in Lake Wales
In a time of darkness for a Lake Wales school community, there is also light. → Read More
Real Lakeland police chief warns about fake police chief scheme
Dozens of people have called police and said a “Josh Lewis” is contacting them, claiming to be the interim police chief. → Read More
In Lakeland and beyond, work remains between police and people of color
State investigators are looking into the actions of four members of the Lakeland Police Department in a case that highlights some tension between Black people and police who are supposed to serve them. → Read More
Lakeland Electric blasts into a post-coal chapter with Saturday implosion
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA)— Frank Bodami explodes buildings for a living. It still never gets old. “Every time we do one it’s an adrenaline rush,” said Bodami, owner of Total Wrecking & Environmental. “Other than playing drums on a stage, it’s a childhood dream, I guess.” Ninety percent of the Buffalo-based company’s business around the country […] → Read More
Future of Lakeland’s Munn Park will address families, homeless
The people who live, work and spend time in Lakeland are weighing in on the future of its historic centerpiece. → Read More
Warnings about coyotes in Florida as coyote mating season approaches
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Coyotes have become a part of the wildlife landscape in Florida but with mating season about to be underway, experts warn to be prepared. “This is a great habitat for coyotes. They could be out there right now watching us and we wouldn’t even see them,” said Dustin Hooper, owner of […] → Read More
Polk County declares state of emergency for trash pickup, again
For the second time this year, county commissioners declared a state of emergency regarding trash pickup delays. → Read More
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deploys to Lee County to assist Hurricane Ian response efforts
As a crisis unfolds in southwest Florida, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office will be part of the emergency response. → Read More
Lakeland Regional Health set to open new 96-bed mental health facility
An unassuming building on Lakeland Hills Boulevard aims to be the answer to a years-long problem for an underserved community. → Read More
Polk schools to conduct random searches on students to look for weapons
In an effort to deter and prevent the presence of weapons on campus, middle and high school students in Polk County can expect random searches when school returns Aug. 10. → Read More
Polk County fire chief resigns, to leave department next month
Polk County Fire Rescue Chief Robert Weech provided a verbal resignation Wednesday afternoon to the county, with a written resignation expected Thursday. → Read More
‘Abortion 4 All’: Winter Haven pregnancy center vandalized, police say
Volunteers painted over graffiti left on a pregnancy center in Winter Haven following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine not offered for kids under 5 years old at Publix
Lakeland-based supermarket chain Publix is not offering COVID-19 vaccines to a newly-eligible population. → Read More
Polk State College students, pilots to compete in all-female Air Race Classic in Lakeland
Next week, 97 pilots and students will be racing out of Lakeland Linder International Airport for the 45th annual Air Race Classic. → Read More
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Cat lounges aim to curb kill rate in Polk County
Hang out with cats, adopt cats and help curb Polk County’s infamous euthanasia rate. That is the stated mission of new cat lounges that are opening in the county this year. → Read More
‘It ignites the imagination’: Muralists reflect on impact of public art in Lakeland
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Gillian Fazio likes to incorporate a personal touch in her work. Often, it’s a butterfly. “I’ve always kind of identified those as like my grandparents, coming and visiting me. They’re definitely symbolic for the cycle of life,” Fazio said. Fazio’s citrus-themed mural on The Yard on Mass building is one of […] → Read More