Lakeland FL

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is inviting the community to join a meeting concerning the erection of a new Plant City fire station, which aims to supplant two aging facilities. A 5.9-acre parcel at 2606 W. Sam Allen Rd. is under contemplation, with the county currently in negotiations to acquire the property. The...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 33-year-old Bartow man, Jamaal Michael Grayson, was arrested on Saturday, July 19th, by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) after allegedly setting fire to a residence and then fleeing the scene. Deputies responded to the area of Cameron Road and Grove Park Lane...

A new study ranks the Lakeland as the eighth fastest growing cities or "boomtowns" in the United States.

To wander among some of Florida's most wonderful wildlife, journey over to Polk County. There, you'll find an unsung natural paradise called the Circle B Bar Reserve. This lovely patch of wild land hugs the northwest shore of the sprawling, 4,500-acre Lake Hancock, right on the outskirts of the city of Lakeland. You...

Florida House Fire Near Plant City Leaves One Dead I woke up to the kind of headline you never want […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

As summer winds down and the school bell looms on the horizon, many families in Polk County are preparing to shift gears from relaxed vacation vibes to structured school routines. Getting back into the swing of things doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a little planning and a few helpful tips, families can start...

A boy was found in a pond only minutes after being reported missing Thursday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Two customers who called Better Call Behnken for help after paying for roofs they did not receive now have full refunds from the owner of Platinum Roofing, which appears to now be closed.

Polk County’s New Website Makes It Easier Than Ever to Find Behavioral Health Providers and Services. What if, with just one click, you could be connected with a mental health provider in your area?. No more browsing health insurance catalogues. No more calling offices only to find out a...

The popular Florida-born grocery chain Publix has been around for nearly a century, with founder George Jenkins opening the first store in downtown Winter Haven. Since then, the chain has gone through several changes, though a lesser-known feature of Publix is its mascot: Plato. “Plato the Publixaurus” was introduced...