Lawsuit alleges Lakeland pastor and church district failed to halt abuse by youth leader in 1980s
The lawsuit says the abuse happened in 1983 and church leaders told the child he wouldn't be believed. The youth leader was ...
Paving project will close I-4 ramps at SR 559 for two nights starting Monday
The closures of the Interstate 4 ramps at State Road 559 in Polk County will happen from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday and ...
Florida gas prices essentially unchanged from last week: See how much here
The average fuel price in state has declined about 10 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the ...
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...
Parts of Florida face severe storms and possible tornadoes. Farther south, what can Polk County expect?
Strong thunderstorms bring the potential for tornadoes are expected across portions of Florida this weekend and into Monday. What can Polk County expect?
Polk County jury spares the life of convicted double-murderer Beloni Petit-Frere
Frere, convicted of the brutal stabbing deaths of his ex-girlfriend and another man at a Winter Haven motel in 2020, will ...
Justin Thomas equals course record at The Players Championship with 62 one day after shooting 78
Thomas went from what he labeled probably the "worst driving and iron play" in a round in his career to "one of the best rounds I've played, for sure." ...