Florida Polytechnic and the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine announced a program that will lead to a Doctor of ...

A look at all 16 Southwest Florida teams to win FHSAA volleyball championships from the Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral area.

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 ...

This Central Florida community is growing fast thanks to its easy commuter access to Tampa and Orlando and a winning mix of ...

The Lakeland Antique Mall in Lakeland, Florida, is the motherlode of memories and artifacts, a place so vast you might want ...

The migrating Monarchs are having a better year — and Florida's gorgeous Atala butterfly is finding succor in Lakeland.

The six-year curriculum creates a seamless path from science degree at the STEM-focused university to professional medical ...

Lakeland officials gave a greenlight for a new townhouse development in the Kathleen area, immediately adjacent to two ...

The grand plan envisions a "vibrant, safe and thriving corridor" full of walkable streets, locally owned businesses and ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Movie magic is being made in parts of Polk County. A local author is bringing his book to the big screen while showcasing several Lakeland businesses along the way. One of the ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Ten people were shot early Monday afternoon leaving two in critical condition, police said. The victims were all male between the ages of 21 and 35.

Morris, a 4-star out of Lakeland, is ranked as the No. 3 linebacker in the state, and No. 25 overall player in the USA TODAY Florida Top 100. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword ...