Time machines don’t exist, but walking into Lakeland Antique Mall might be the closest you’ll ever get to one. Located in the ...

Florida has no shortage of getaway destinations, but Lakeland offers something increasingly rare – authenticity with a side of surprise. This Central Florida gem manages to balance small-town charm ...

Edge rusher KJ Ford, a top-150 recruit nationally in the 2026 class, has committed to Florida, he announced on July 11.

Discover an award-winning 168-acre green space in central Florida featuring gardens, butterfly houses, family fun, and year-round community events.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A missing Lakeland girl has been found safe, according to authorities on Monday morning. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a missing child alert for Empress ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The city of Lakeland unanimously voted on Monday to stop adding fluoride to its drinking water. Since November, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has been urging ...

A Lakeland man has died days after a severe motorcycle crash on South Florida Avenue. Neel Patel, 28, died of injuries suffered on April 26 when he crashed while driving a motorcycle along the ...

Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland, Florida ranks No. 1, wins top USA Today award. Lake Eola Park in Orlando makes list of best, fan-favorite outdoor attractions.

Bonnet Springs Park is fairly new, opening to the public in 2022 and attracts about 1 million visitors annually, according to the park's official website. The 168-acre park is located between downtown ...

Florida ranks as the most stressful state for emergency room visits due to high costs and hospital admissions. See how it compares to other states and what hospitals are doing to improve patient care.

New direct flight from Nashville to Lakeland, Florida offered by Avelo Airlines Lakeland International Airport is located between Tampa and Orlando.

After years of controversy, a road project on Lakeland's Florida Avenue may finally be moving forward.