Nearly 50 protests are planned across Florida July 17, in response to what organizers call "civil and human attacks" by the ...

Florida’s award-winning state parks, trails and historic sites offer some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world — ...

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

The 1,350-square-foot space in Silver Lake is designed to look "as if you walked into a Wes Anderson movie set." ...

Republican candidates, three of them incumbents, easily won Tuesday’s five elections for seats in the Florida Legislature in districts that contain parts of Polk County. The results continue a ...

A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland may be moving to a new location, but some homeowners in that area are concerned about crime, traffic, and depreciating property values. A Polk ...

A rare animal was found dead in an unexpected location on a Florida highway outside the endangered species’ normal habitat. A ...

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

A March 8 shootout between two rival motorcycle gangs, the Mongols and Warlocks, led to about 30 arrests four months later.

Frank Marasco, who has been serving as the interim county administrator for nearly six months, was formally appointed to a three-year term on Tuesday by a 3-2 vote.

Charlotte County seeks photos for their 2026 calendar. Entrants have until August 15, 2025, to submit pictures showcasing local life. Selected photos grant the county a non-exclusive license to ...