Lakeland FL

Sunday is Father’s Day, and we are shining a light on one man who has been a father figure to more than 100 children in the Tampa Bay region.

Polk County’s behavioral health team has launched a website to help those seeking mental health and substance use disorder resources in the county. The website features a directory of behavioral health providers in Polk County, blogs from local professionals focusing on relevant health topics, as well as a...

Residents and business owners agree that the chronically homeless problem has gotten worse and that they fear for their safety. “It’s just aggressive. It’s dangerous. It’s dirty,” said one business owner. “The sanitary aspect of it is just awful.”. LDDA put cameras up in downtown...

Polk County's Pride in the Park is a celebration of love, diversity, and community. It’s one of Lakeland's largest annual events held in Munn Park.

Expect isolated downpours and storms during lunchtime to transition into scattered storms later this evening. Highs reach the low 90s but feel like the triple digits across much of the Tampa Bay area. While a few areas of showers and storms may develop around the midday, stronger and more widespread areas of storms...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Frostproof man is facing multiple charges after an investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) linked him to a stolen utility trailer and a Jeep Grand Cherokee reported stolen months ago. The investigation began on Tuesday, June 11th, when PCSO deputies received...

BARTOW, Fla. - Polk County is trying to become a safer place for pedestrians and bicyclists. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, Polk County ranks 21 out of the state's top 25 deadliest counties for pedestrians. 26 pedestrians and cyclists were killed last year. What we know:. Bike Walk...

Managers are the glue holding companies and organizations together. At the executive level, managers are responsible for overall strategy and improving the bottom line. At lower levels, managers make decisions, build relationships, help customers, and lead teams to complete projects. Effective managers need a wide...

Orlando, Fla. — A federal jury has convicted Jose David Figueroa Pacheco, 33, of Davenport, on charges related to fentanyl trafficking following a joint investigation by federal and local law enforcement agencies. The conviction was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Figueroa...

Winter Haven city leaders are looking to dramatically increase impact fees for new development, as the area continues to see tremendous growth.