Lakeland FL

Talbot House Ministries, which serves people who are homeless in Polk County, has submitted new plans to relocate out of downtown Lakeland. Like before, the proposed site is on East Memorial Boulevard. Also, like before, it has drawn criticism from people who live and work nearby. Talbot House Ministries has...

A new master-planned community offering more than 3,000 homes is taking root in Lake Wales. BTI Partners began construction on its ViaTerra mixed-use community Dec. 1, a spokeswoman for the company says. The project is expected to be completed in late 2026, with additional amenities slated to open in late 2027.

If you're planning a night out without the kids and are considering the Joinery, you may be wondering about the quality of its food offerings. One social media user recently asked for opinions on the ramen place at the Joinery, sparking a discussion about the various food options available there.

Lakeland, Fla. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of Grove Park Shopping Center, a 120,150-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center located in Lakeland. Previously known as Southgate Shopping Center, the property was originally developed in 1960 by George Jenkins, the founder of Publix. Tenants at the...

HAINES CITY, Fla. — Two people were hurt in a crash involving two cars and a school bus Tuesday afternoon in Polk County. The crash happened around 3:20 p.m. in front of the Paradise Island RV Park on U.S. Highway 27 in Haines City. A spokesperson for the Polk...

It always feels frustrating when something goes wrong with your food order. Maybe the kitchen makes a mistake, the server misunderstands what you asked for, or the item you wanted simply is not available. While those moments can definitely be annoying, they do not usually justify creating a scene. Still, one incident...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County deputies didn’t have to look very hard to find a wanted fugitive early Wednesday morning. They found the suspect sound asleep in the driveway of his ex-girlfriend’s house. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were searching for 38-year-old Joseph Adam Hall...

Hillsborough County, Florida – A Florida widow is preparing for a high-stakes civil trial this week, claiming the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for a deadly crash caused by a deputy speeding at almost twice the legal limit without emergency lights or sirens. Her husband, a 74-year-old Vietnam...

A three-pronged partnership has successfully led to shovels in the ground to construct an affordable senior housing complex in Haines City. Pastor Charles Anderson of Trinity Church said he's proud to see infrastructure finally going into the ground on roughly 7.25 acres of the church's property at 2795 N. 10th St....

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said more than 100 arrests were made over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.