Lakeland FL

Gregory Lewis, the former principal of Bok Academy North in Lake Wales, Florida, resigned this week following his arrest for allegedly using a shoplifting scam at a Walmart self-checkout—a lapse he called a “dumb” mistake inspired by friends. The incident has sparked debate about accountability for educators and the...

A Florida man was sentenced yesterday to 30 months in prison for evading more than $5.5 million in taxes, interest, and penalties that he owed the IRS. According to court documents and statements made in court, David Albert Fletcher, of Deltona, owned and operated furniture liquidations businesses, including Century...

As HOA members push back against excessive rules, Florida's "Condo Commandos" are losing their grip on communities. Fla. News Network —Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) are meant to maintain property values and community standards, but in Florida, some board members—dubbed "Condo Commandos"—have weaponized their power....

Could a recently formulated strain of grass make your life easier and your yard prettier and hardier?. It almost sounds too good to be true — but not according to Lakeland Horticultural Specialist Bill Koen, who brought it up at a City Commission meeting Monday. “There’s one interesting thing...

When United Launch Alliance launches its Atlas V rocket , there's a chance people beyond Florida − like in other states as far as New York or Indiana − could possibly see it light up the sky . Really. Depending on weather and cloud cover, Floridians, Georgians, Tennesseans, New Yorkans ... (you get the picture?)...

With citrus growers fleeing Florida amid disease, hard freezes and increasingly damaging storms fueled by the changing climate, a Polk County farmer chose to swap out his orange trees for a grove of avocados.

9 Investigates has learned a Mount Dora Police Lieutenant was allowed to resign after the Police Chief signed off on an investigation that determined he was stealing time, and he’s now working and was recently promoted at nearby Oakland Police Department in West Orange County.

Many Floridians have seen large developments pop up near their homes or communities. They are not at all uncommon as the state's population increases and more housing and amenities are needed. Recent examples are SilverLeaf with over 11,000 acres, Riversong in Manatee County, and Pasco's Angeline, which will occupy...

For a spot in the baby room in the spring of 2027, parents should get on the list now — more than a year before conceiving. “I always feel bad when people call and want to put their child here,” Precious Children co-director Kelly Dorfman said. But, she added, “there’s nothing we can do.”

Last week, nearly 30 restaurants in Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR. Reports show that inspectors cited these businesses for reasons like cockroaches, rodent droppings, improper food handling and more. Seven of these closures happened in...