Austin Tucker Martin's 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan was found parked along the seawall near Hammon Avenue at Midtown Beach, a ...

Lakeland police offer more detail in the shooting and say an arrest warrant has been issued for Janard Dominic Childs, 34.

Polk State's proposed revisions partly reflect Florida laws that shield much of the search process for state college ...

Brooks Koepka is making a $1 million contribution to the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation as part of his ...

The Bloomin’ Bike Ride in Bartow offers three route options: 65 miles, 35 miles, and a 15-mile family fun ride.

Edwin Perez of Haines City changed his registration from no-party to Democrat about two months before qualifying began for ...

The Larry R. Jackson branch will close for about six months to begin major renovations to its lighting and public restrooms.

It’s rare but some eclipses cause stunning Instagram-worthy visual effects like devil horns, a Cheshire cat smile or diamond ring in the sky.

George Jenkins and McKeel both won district IBT titles. Now, see what Polk County wrestlers advanced to regionals.

The 2026 Winter Olympics concluded with historic wins and a gold medal for U.S. men's hockey. See the final medal count, how ...

A red flag warning means critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. The combination of ...

A 38-year-old man died in a shooting at a South Lakeland lounge in the early morning of Feb. 22, Lakeland police reported.