Polk County might not have the ocean, but there's no shortage of waterfront, Key West vibes. Old-timers won't be surprised ...

Todd Jackson's retrial in the 2020 slayings of a Haines City couple started this week. His first trial in 2024 ended in a ...

The virtue of mercy may be scorned by the proud as being for suckers and losers, but Francis’ message was a deliberate rejection of that attitude.

A rocket launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral, Florida, can be seen as far as Myrtle Beach or Philadelphia. People in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama have posted ...

Arian Smith won two state titles in track at Mulberry before transferring to Lakeland. He had a breakout season in college ...

The latest shooting happened late in the evening of April 25 outside the McDonald's at U.S. 92 and Combee Road in Lakeland.

Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar owners opened Market on Kentucky in Lakeland, Florida to support local entrepreneurs. The new ...

Under the agreement, police at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland could serve as agents for U.S. Immigration and ...

Jett loves hikes and cuddlethons. Brie is an energetic dogo/Argentino mix. Arrow is an affectionate and curious kitty, and ...

The average fuel price in state slightly declined about 2 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.93 on April 21, 2025, and as ...

WINTER HAVEN — All Saints continued to be the top girls lacrosse team in Polk County. The Saints dominated county opponents ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...