Polk County commissioners approved no-boating zones in newly designated swimming areas in three lakes over safety concerns.

As our president seeks resolution of the Ukrainian struggle, it cannot end in a forced Ukrainian capitulation.

Moses Ojeda had a first appearance in court May 19 and is being held without bond on a murder charge. He is scheduled for an ...

UNC baseball will play Clemson in the championship game of the 2025 ACC Tournament. Here's some history, players to watch and a prediction.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three public safety bills into law. One bill, dubbed the "anti-swatting" bill, increases penalties for false 911 reports. Another bill expands the Guardian ...

The Florida Board of Governors appointed Sumanth Neelam and Eliot Peace to the Board of Trustees of Florida Polytechnic ...

Barkley is a hyper outdoor explorer. Dolly has a heart as big as Tennessee. Cappuccino overflows with love. And Gucci is a ...

Two tropical waves moved off the coast of Africa this week as we approach the Memorial Day weekend and the start of hurricane ...

A house fire in Lakeland, Florida, is under investigation by authorities. Two people were injured in the fire, with one transported to a hospital with trauma. The fire, which also damaged a nearby ...

The approved plan includes bike lanes on the main road and simple sidewalks. Residents have clamored for a separated 8- to 10 ...

Recent heavy rains lowered the risk of wildfires in Polk County. The wet weather pattern led to a repeal of an April 15 burn ...