If you’re planning to take your kids swimming in a lake or river this summer, it’s important to make sure you’re being careful. There have been multiple water rescues reported ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The ...

A Lake County pedestrian received serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in unincorporated Round Lake late Friday, sheriff officials said.

After waiting nearly a month, Hamilton Pool Preserve visitors are allowed water access from the beach.

USA Today Network-Florida named 16 top Old Florida restaurants, and one of Polk County's oldest made the list. Governors and a vice president have eaten there.

Network-Florida named 16 top Old Florida restaurants, and one of Polk County's oldest made the list. Governors and a vice ...

TripAdvisor's best 15 area attractions of 2025 is here This NC swimming hole is named one of the best in the country: Here's how to get there Cellphones banned in NC schools?

Though the park is "packed with potential swimming holes, from rope swings on the edges of lakes to deep pools at the bottom of waterfalls," Midnight Hole takes the cake in Outside's opinion.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages 1 to 4, but a new grant is helping fight that statistic in Riverside County. Free swim lessons are now available for children under 5. Kai Beach ...

Despite the expectation that high temperatures will rise into the 80s this weekend, Thurston County is warning the public to avoid swimming in Long Lake, Lake St. Clair and Lake Lawrence.

Polk County students improved their passing rates in 24 of 36 tested categories on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) exams. While showing improvement in numerous categories, Polk ...

"We're hoping that this comprehensive report will serve as a guide," Supervisor Matt McCoy said.