Crews will be installing new drainage pipes as part of an improvement project on U.S. 98 in Lakeland from Griffin Road to ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the woman pulled in front of the ambulance, which had lights and sirens engaged.

Gaye Sharpe is retiring after seven years as director of Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division and 35 years of ...

State Rep. Kevin Steele’s bill would direct Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland to rename the main road on campus, Polytechnic ...

A federal judge denied Florida's request to dismiss a challenge to a law restricting minors' access to social media platforms ...

President Donald Trump is backing James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general, resolving one hotspot amid the nascent ...

Eleven of our USA TODAY Florida Network newsrooms, the high school sports sections of our websites and mobile pages are ...

Several managers across the state confirmed Oct. 8 that Publix will allow the open carrying of firearms after the change in Florida law.

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be out of view of Earth, but orbiters on Mars were able to recently get a look at it.

The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee adopted a new proposal that would allow student-athletes and athletic department staffs to bet on professional sports. Gambling on collegiate sports, as ...

The Gators look to pull off another upset, this week at Texas A&M. Florida State looks to get back on track against Pitt.

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 Check Powerball ...