Road closed after major multi-vehicle crash involving school bus in Winter Haven

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 Polk County Public Schools [...]

5th, October 2026, 07:22pm

NTSB investigating after Winter Haven High School student, driver killed in 4-vehicle crash involving school bus

Two people are dead and several are injured after a major multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Winter Haven.

5th, October 2026, 07:22pm

Replica Oval Office near the White House gets a new Trump makeover. Gold is everywhere

The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices.

5th, October 2026, 06:05pm

Frontal system increasing workweek rain chances

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 [...]

5th, October 2026, 05:43pm

Your child may have been automatically enrolled for a Trump account: What to know

More than 60 million children have now been auto-enrolled in Trump accounts, according to the administration.

5th, October 2026, 05:25pm

Tropical depression could form in Gulf this week: NHC

A tropical depression could form by the end of this week in the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center announced.

5th, October 2026, 05:15pm

Tropical depression could form in Gulf this week, NHC says

A tropical depression could form by the end of this week in the Gulf, the National Hurricane Center announced.

5th, October 2026, 05:15pm

Trump admin's proposal could make it easier to suspend, expel Head Start students

Advocates and experts fear Head Start students and families in these places could experience a more punitive reality if the proposed changes take effect.

5th, October 2026, 05:09pm

NHC continues to track disturbance near southwestern Gulf

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf that could develop into a tropical depression.

4th, October 2026, 09:22pm

State Department monitoring reports of suspected plague death in Russia

The State Department says it is encouraging "Russian authorities to share accurate information quickly and openly."

4th, October 2026, 07:10pm