Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called Florida's Amendment 3, aimed at cutting property taxes, a "ludicrous piece of ...

It was an up-and-down day for Miami quarterbacks Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers. But this wasn't as good as the previous two ...

Soda is taking over Crumbl's menu this week and the cookie chain is giving away free dirty sodas. Here's how to get one.

A Winter Haven pastor was arrested on multiple felony charges, including sexual battery of a minor. The suspect, who is HIV positive, is accused of not disclosing his status to his partners as ...

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins are back at it for Day 6 of training camp, although coach Jeff Hafley revealed before the workout that right tackle Austin Jackson will be out with a short-term ...

Incumbent Rick Wilson and newcomer Kelly Quinn are competing in the Republican primary for the Polk County Commission District 2 seat. The candidates differ on how to manage county growth, potential ...

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the 10th Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a judge position on the Highlands County Court. The vacancy arose with the retirement of Judge Anthony ...

A multivehicle crash has shut down all Interstate 4 westbound traffic just west of Exit 38, State Road 33, in Lakeland. The Florida Department of Transportation announced the closure about 5:30 p.m.

Polk County Sheriff’s deputies fatally shot a man in the parking lot of a Lakeland shopping center the morning of Aug. 3. The incident occurred after an automated license plate reader detected the ...

The Polk Education Association needs at least 50% of eligible employees to return ballots or the union will be decertified.

Lakeland city commissioners approved a temporary one-year ban on new data centers and large-scale industrial developments. The moratorium follows public concern over a proposed 600,000-square-foot ...

Lakeland Commissioner Chad McLeod has announced he will not seek a third term. McLeod's current term is set to end in December 2027. He is taking on a new role as the vice president of communications ...