An early morning fire on Jan. 7 destroyed the Sonny's BBQ on Broadway Avenue in Bartow. See firefighters battle the blaze.

A Florida deputy responding to a report of suspected domestic violence became the victim of assault himself, as the suspect ...

Lakeland's proposed 2027 budget keeps property tax rates the same, meaning slightly higher bills along with increased fees.

Freight Handlers, a logistics and warehouse labor company, will lay off 168 workers at Publix distribution centers in Florida ...

Florida's 'Live Local' law aims to boost affordable housing but strips local control, sparking election debates.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said investigators believe they've identified a suspect in the death of a female in Eagle Lake on July 21.

Federal officials are investigating a second, smaller outbreak of cyclospora that has sickened at least 72 people, according ...

Ruby Nugent, a Florida A&M grad, starred at Lake Wales, graduating in 2001, and will replace Mike Settle as the Highlanders' ...

Running back Anthony Howard is one of the top juniors in the state and is back at Auburndale after spending sophomore season ...

Lakeland's proposed data center and large industrial moratorium would cover Lakeland Electric's service area, stretching into ...

Even with two new schools planned for northeast Polk County, the school district expects to be about 3,200 spots short as the population surges.