Lakeland FL

Registering to vote has probably never been the primary reason anyone attended Pride in the Park, but it was an option in recent years. That ended with the June 14 event, held at Munn Park in downtown Lakeland. A participant said that the Polk County Supervisor of Elections Office informed...

The Florida Lottery recently announced that Vijay Gandhi, of Tampa, claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game. The Hillsborough County man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000. The Central Florida winner purchased his winning ticket from 7-Eleven, located...

A high-speed chase following a traffic violation led to a repeat offender's arrest in Winter Haven, with charges piling up against the convicted felon. The Winter Haven Public Safety Department reported on social media that 35-year-old Jarrod Cole ran a red light on Thursday, triggering a sequence of dangerous events.

Two men were recently arrested for animal neglect in Central Florida after discovering six dogs living in deplorable conditions inside a residence with no power or ventilation. When deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrived to the scene, they were unable to make contact with anyone at the residence...

Ever stumbled on a steakhouse in the middle of nowhere that completely blew your mind?. These remote Florida spots might be off the beaten path, but their steaks are the stuff of legend. 1. Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House (Marathon) Imagine driving along the Overseas Highway in Marathon when...

Ever had that moment when you’re holding some bizarre knick-knack, wondering “Where on earth did this come from and why do I suddenly need it in my life?”. That’s the International Market World Flea and Farmers Market experience in Auburndale, Florida, in a nutshell. This isn’t just...

LAKELAND, FL (352today.com) — Paris Richardson, the reigning Miss Gainesville, made history Saturday night when she was crowned Miss Florida 2025, becoming only the second titleholder from Gainesville to win the coveted crown — and the first since 1952. A Jacksonville native and recent University of Florida...

A Central Florida horse owner was recently arrested for felony animal cruelty and others on the property were also arrested. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit arrested a Lake Wales man for felony animal cruelty and seized horses and goats from his property on Poe Road in Lake Wales.

Tucked away in the heart of Florida’s strawberry country sits a humble red and white structure that doesn’t scream “culinary destination” – until you see the line of hungry patrons stretching into the parking lot. The Strawberry Hut in Plant City has become a pilgrimage...

Two men were recently arrested for human trafficking and exploitation of a 13-year-old girl in a Central Florida motel room. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the victim’s sister, who had received a voice message from the child indicating she was in danger at the A1 Motel in Tampa....