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

Todd Michael Jackson's retrial in the 2020 double homicide of a Haines City couple began this week. Jackson faces two counts ...

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

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 ...

Police said a fight outside the Cali Rose Kitchen escalated into gunshots. One man died and another was wounded.

Lakeland Christian (21-8) will play rival Santa Fe Catholic in the three-game regional semifinals series beginning Monday at ...

Under the Health at Home program, offered to those who qualify, patients receive a daily visit from a nurse who offers evaluation and medications.