Frederick Blackwelder, 71, spends most of his time in south Lakeland, where he and other family members live, according to Lakeland Police.

Rapid growth in Florida's Heartland weighs heavily on aging infrastructure. Paving new roads harms already imperiled ...

Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Northwest Arkansas is the lightning capital of the Natural State, per weather data firm Vaisala Xweather. Why it matters: Aside from the immediate danger to people, aircraft ...

More than 28 abandoned and boarded up schools in one Midwest city contribute to urban blight — and in some cases have served ...

The U.S. Department of Labor has paused Job Corps centers operations nationally leading to the shuttering of a St. Petersburg ...

Polk County said the Alligator Alley Trail at Circle B Bar Reserve is back open to the public after being damaged in Hurricane Milton.

Polk County commissioners approved $1.57 million for architectural and engineering services for phase 1 of an ...

In Polk County, that trend has affected emergency workers, causing shorter operating hours, longer wait times and a shortage of firefighters. Polk County Fire Rescue's union president, Lee ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla -- All Black History Month, we have been celebrating Black leaders in our communities. Today, we introduce you to Polk County Fire Rescue's new chief, Dr. Hezedean Smith.

Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather. But Texas stands out among the top three: The 10 counties with the most lightning strikes ...

Aging Well with Pride, aimed at LGBTQ-plus residents age 40 and older, will be held June 18 at the Ashley Gibson Barnett ...