A parasitic illness is spreading across the U.S. with nearly 100 cases in Florida. Learn how to protect yourself.

A group of Fort Meade residents has submitted petitions to seek recall elections for three city commissioners. Here's what ...

Alligators are everywhere in Florida, which may be why people end up taking chances that could get them hurt or even killed.

Mario Scarpa, the Italian immigrant who brought his authentic fine dining to Polk County in 1976, has died at age 90.

President Donald Trump will interrupt primetime TV programming tonight, July 16. Trump is scheduled to address the nation at ...

If a property tax referendum passes in November, costing Florida cities and counties millions, it's either cut services or ...

Matthew Woodrow, chief administrative officer of Orlando Health's Mid-Florida Region, leads a media tour of the new Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital in South Lakeland on June ...

A parasitic illness causing diarrhea has hit 34 states. Learn the symptoms and how to stay safe from infection.

Polk County and its local firefighters union have agreed to add a fourth shift to reduce firefighter hours and address ...

Here is how Winter Haven alumnus Eric Dailey went from being a role player to Polk State basketball's go-to guy.

Winter Haven and current Polk State basketball player Eric Dailey was selected for a prominent JUCO showcase this past ...

The hurricane center is watching an area in the Gulf that could develop. Here's what Polk County can expect through the weekend.