Lakeland FL

There is a window each spring when Plant City, Florida tastes like ripe berries and hometown pride. Over 11 days, the Florida Strawberry Festival blends concerts, rides, and farm traditions into one irresistible experience. You come for the shortcake, then stay for the midway, the star-studded shows, and the warm...

A collision between a truck and train left one person dead Thursday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

While a Broward County judge recently ruled that red-light camera citations are unconstitutional, Lakeland is not currently affected by this decision. Because the ruling came from a county-level court, it only applies to that specific case in Broward and does not automatically change the law for the rest of Florida.

For the second time in five months, many TSA officers at Tampa-area airports are working shifts without a paycheck after Department of Homeland Security funding lapsed. As they keep screening passengers, union volunteers and local food banks have scrambled to get them groceries, gas cards, and toiletries so they can...

Madison Chinni WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has launched a search for...

Khork, a 35-year-old Reserve officer, was killed in Kuwait during the first days of the Iran war. He was granted a posthumous promotion to the rank of major by the secretary of the Army on March 13. Khork was a Winter Haven native and 2014 graduate of Florida Southern College....

Polk County’s construction scene is buzzing this month — from home repairs to outdoor builds, there’s steady work for folks who like to stay hands-on. Handymen – Paid Weekly (Up to $1000/week)

The Friends of Strays Animal Shelter shared that Samson, a 2-year-old cat, appeared on Tampa Bay's Morning Blend. The segment discussed introducing a new pet to your home. Samson is positive for feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a condition contagious only among cats that can affect their immune system and lifespan.

There is a little roadside spot in central Florida that has been quietly frying chicken since 1969, and it started life as something completely different. The building used to be a gas station, and somehow that humble origin makes the whole story even better. Over the decades, it has built...

Polk County commissioners introduced a new ordinance that will fine businesses and individuals $250 for placing certain illegal, semi-permanent signs in the public right of way. The rule targets larger anchored signs like banners and feather flags, while smaller "snipe signs" remain illegal but are not subject to the...