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.

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

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

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

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 ...

NEW ORLEANS — A man was found shot to death on New Year's Eve in the Florida Area neighborhood, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Officers said the shooting happened around 10:58 a.m. in ...

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 ...

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 officials denied a proposal to nearly double stormwater utility fees to fund $70 million in projects. The proposed changes would have resulted in up to a 300% fee increase for some commercial ...

Rocket launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral, Florida, have been seen in Tallahassee. Florida rocket launches have been seen as far as Myrtle Beach, Georgia and New Jersey. USA ...