Dry conditions have prompted burn bans in Sarasota and Manatee counties, with authorities urging caution across the Tampa Bay ...

Polls open in 17 of Florida's 67 counties Tuesday, Nov. 4, for local elections ranging from mayoral races to city council and ...

The Lakeland mayor’s spot, along with two commission seats, will be determined on Tuesday. The City of Seminole (Pinellas ...

SNAP benefits for food stamps expired on Nov. 1 and local communities, businesses and food banks are stepping up to help.

Polk County by James Coulter Halloween is over. Christmas is right around the corner. But we still have a full month of autumn to savor. Polk County may not have the cooler weather and crisp, ...

For retirees looking to stretch their monthly budget of $2,350, Bartow offers something increasingly rare in the Sunshine State – authenticity without astronomical costs. Let’s explore why this ...

A man was arrested in Polk County on Tuesday after he fled a traffic stop on foot and ended up in the swamp, according to the ...

Food is central to Floridian culture. From global cuisines to one-of-a-kind delicacies, here are the must-try meals to add to ...

TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️ Drivers are seeing major slowdowns due to a crash on eastbound I-4 in Polk County. Tap for traffic map: ...

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise held a groundbreaking ceremony for a 2.6-mile extension that will connect U.S. 17 with State ...

A Polk County kindergarten teacher received a written reprimand for singing a version of "Happy Birthday" with monkey-related lyrics to a Black student. The school district found the teacher violated ...