Every sworn Lakeland police officer is participating in two weeks of scenario-based active shooter training at Florida Southern College, department officials said, as the campus prepares for students ...

The Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing on Tuesday, July 7, is now among the 10 highest Mega Millions jackpots ever at $576 ...

Publix is at it again. The Lakeland grocer opened its latest store July 2. This one is 48,388 square feet and located at 4601 ...

Since 2021, there's been at least one Mega Millions or Powerball that reached $1 billion every year. 2023 saw 4 with that ...

Babies born in the U.S. between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026, will receive a "first-of-its-kind" commemorative Social Security card.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Lakeland funeral home owner was arrested July 4 after authorities said he used emergency-style lights on the Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge and led motorists to believe he ...

Discover Winter Haven, Florida—a serene retirement destination with affordable living, scenic lakes, and abundant outdoor ...

The state has purchased a 5.3-acre site at 4165 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland and plans to build a new office for the ...

Lakeland staff told commissioners that codes do not allow data centers, but the moratorium discussion could help define data ...

Hit the road for Florida's best chicken dinners, from crispy Southern fried chicken and Nashville hot to Korean favorites and hometown restaurants worth the stop.

A long Fourth of July weekend on America's 250th birthday is a great time for waterfront dining. Here are some Polk favorites to try.

Save Jordan Talley hasn’t been on the University of Dayton campus long, but he has been around long enough to provide one of the first impressions of the 2026-27 Dayton Flyers roster. Talley, one of ...