A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the ...

Florida has no shortage of getaway destinations, but Lakeland offers something increasingly rare – authenticity with a side of surprise. This Central Florida gem manages to balance small-town charm ...

The original state championship game story published on Nov. 17, 1995, in The News-Press. LAKELAND - Following countless hugs ...

This Florida road trip plan can be done over a 2 to 3 week period, covering the beaches, history and nature from Jacksonville ...

Florida U.S. Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced a bill on Thursday that would provide tax relief on flood insurance ...

SCOTT TWP. — Lakeland played small ball at some opportune moments to earn a 4-3 victory over Mid Valley in the District 32 Majors Baseball final Saturday afternoon at Scott Twp. Memorial Park ...

Lake Wales extended the deadline one week after receiving three submissions from developers by the original deadline of July 18.

Florida Southern College now has a leader for its School of Architecture. The Lakeland school has appointed Andrew Phillip Payne as the founding dean and professor of architecture for the program ...

SCOTT TWP. — Lakeland played small ball at some opportune moments to earn a 4-3, seven-inning victory over Mid Valley in the District 32 Majors Baseball final Saturday afternoon at ...

Morris, a 4-star out of Lakeland, is ranked as the No. 3 linebacker in the state, and No. 25 overall player in the USA TODAY Florida Top 100. He tallied 95 total tackles for Lakeland as a junior ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Movie magic is being made in parts of Polk County. A local author is bringing his book to the big screen while showcasing several Lakeland businesses along the way. One of the ...