The trip from Bartow to Lake Wales is going to become much longer starting July 27 — especially for truckers. The Florida Department of Transportation plans to close a section of State Road 60 for two ...

Before you jump into the water, be sure to check the latest water conditions for Daytona Beach and Volusia County.

Lakeland officials will hold a public hearing at their July 6 meeting on whether to ban any data centers or large industrial developments for a year. City Commissioner Guy LaLonde first proposed the ...

Three years before he was promoted to Haines City police chief, Isaac Jackson was suspended for using his city-issued phone ...

The Fourth of July falls during Central Florida's rainy season, and there's a good chance that could put a damper on America's 250th birthday celebration. Firework displays are scheduled to light up ...

The chain has submitted a request for zoning verification in a storefront that until recently housed a Japanese dessert shop.

A Haines City man has been charged with DUI manslaughter in relation to a crash in Lake Wales that killed a 17-year-old. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Ricky Morris Willis, ...

Lago, has hosted fireworks shows for New Year's Eve and weddings, but traditionally not for the Fourth of July.

Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Florida has hosted fireworks for New Year's Eve and weddings, but usually not July 4, when the club is ...

Great American State Fair put the spotlight on 2 women in Trump's family: Marla Maples and first lady Melania. But one was ...

A new Miss Florida 2026 and Miss Florida's Teen were crowned Saturday in Lakeland amid a glitzy ball with dances, songs and ...

Dave's Hot Chicken seeks zoning OK for Lakeland restaurant at 3950 S. Florida Ave; brand plans rapid 2026 expansion.