More than a decade in the making, Lakeland officials are moving forward with the construction of an educational center for ...

Florida led the nation in foreclosure filings in 2025, as the nationwide rate reached its highest level since Covid.

Last January demonstrated winter dreams sometimes do come true. Our meteorologist looks at the odds of a Florida snow sequel.

Gov. Ron DeSantis now has named six of the state's current high court justices with his Jan. 14 appointment of appellate ...

Residents on Crews Lake Drive fought against the development on 300 acres, which was previously approved by county staff and ...

From housing to restaurants, here's a look at what's planned at the Ashmont, Lakeland Town Square and The Lake District ...

A house fire in Lakeland on Wednesday morning resulted in one fatality. A second individual was injured and airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. Firefighters discovered the deceased person ...

The commission that certifies nominees to Florida’s highest court has nominated six people as possible replacements for Justice Charles Canady. Three of them have ties to Polk County, including one ...

The planned revitalization of Lakeland's Munn Park has been delayed due to a lack of funding. A Confederate monument was removed from the park in 2019, and some tables and benches were removed during ...

Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz is stepping down in January after serving two terms since 2018. Mutz led the city through controversial issues including the relocation of a Confederate monument and COVID-19 ...