Bill Read was first elected to the Lakeland commission in 2015. His resignation leaves a fifth seat open in the city's November municipal election.

Condo unit owners will have more time to pay new fees for maintenance and repairs, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill June 23.

The Central Polk Parkway East would pass through land that contains the endangered blushing scrub mint plant, advocates say.

The Bissett family asked Turnpike Enterprise officials to move the highway route to the west, away from the property that ...

Kristine Conyers was only 11 when she and her little sister were abducted and sexually assaulted by a wealthy Boynton Beach ...

It’s clear DeSantis’ allies in the Legislature will continue to press for property tax cuts. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring ...

The drafters of the U.S. Constitution were suspicious of standing armies and sought to limit the use of the military in civilian affairs.

Lake Wales boys weightlifting once again reigned supreme in 2025. The Highlanders won a seventh county title in eight years ...

Nearly 300 people have been held at the Polk County Jail for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Of those, more than 200 ...

Bryan Riley is accused of killing four people. TJ Wiggins is charged with killing three men. Marcell Waldon killed two people ...

Preview all of the adoptable pets at www.spcaflorida.org. To meet or adopt a pet located at SPCA Florida, stop by the Adoption Center Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday ...

Guitar hero and rock 'n' roll legend Rick Derringer, of "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" and "Hang On, Sloopy" fame, has died in Ormond Beach, according to TMZ, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.