Many stores are closed today on Easter Sunday, April 5. Find out which retailers in Florida are open for last-minute needs.

George Jenkins Tori Gibson, Lakeland's DJ Dobie and Winter Haven's Desirae Murray are the top performers at the county meet.

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Haines City police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late in the evening of April 3. In a news release, police ...

Prior to adoption, all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and come with a month of flea and ...

There were four Polk County teams that placed second in state: Bartow (Large Co-ed, Lakeland (Large Non-Tumbling), George ...

The Barnett Family JA Discovery Center at Tenoroc High School will offer hands-on learning experiences for students in ...

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Whether looking for comfort, indulgence or bottomless mimosas, these 10 Polk County brunch spots are worth a Sunday drive.

The Lakeland-based grocery chain has no fewer than five stores in various stages of construction. One will come online April ...