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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Three people were injured after a train crashed into a car in Lakeland. Polk County officials are investigating the cause of the crash.