Winter Haven native crowned Miss Florida 2026 in Lakeland
article Courtesy: Visit Central Florida LAKELAND, Fla. – A Winter Haven native is Florida’s newest titleholder after Alexandra…
Florida school testing: DeSantis announces majority of students hit grade level benchmarks
Gov. DeSantis on Florida’s educational success Governor Ron DeSantis is touting the educational success of the state’s student…
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to open in south Lakeland in July
New hospital opens in Lakeland A new 550,000-square-foot hospital will open in Lakeland on July 8, marking the…
Florida man dies after being struck by vehicle while standing outside truck on shoulder of I-4: FHP
article Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol POLK CITY, Fla. – An Apopka man was killed Tuesday morning when a…
New Florida law leads Polk County Schools to add $400 sports fee for non-public student-athletes
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new $400 activity fee…
Florida DMV system issues cause major delays for Polk County customers
LAKELAND, Fla. – A new statewide system update at the DMV is causing quite a headache for Polk…
Lakeland Hurricane Expo helps residents prepare before storm season begins
LAKELAND, Fla. – Ready or not, hurricane season is nearly here. “Preparation is planning, so you have to do…
$1.5 Billion secured for FEMA reimbursements for Florida with TRACK Act
BARTOW, Fla. – With hurricane season fast approaching, U.S. Senator Ashley Moody visited Bartow on Friday to announce…
Bartow puts new aquatic center project on hold as Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxes
Bartow nixes public aquatic center plans Proposed property tax cuts are already having a chilling effect on local…
Lakeland approves 800-home development on former Wedgewood golf course, residents raise traffic concerns
article LAKELAND, Fla. – A former golf course and country club in north Lakeland will now become an…
Budget conference: House is holding out on a bipartisan Feeding Tampa Bay funding request
The Feeding Tampa Bay funding is among Tampa Bay area projects that remain in play as negotiations continue…
Pit bull to be euthanized after attacking Winter Haven foster mom
Mother mauled by foster dog A Polk County mother is recovering in the hospital after a vicious dog…