From growth management to infrastructure, public safety and affordable housing, see what's driving the four candidates for ...

A belted kingfisher on the Silver River at Silver Springs Park, Fla. Taken with a Canon R5 Camera and a 100-500mm lens. The ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — 11:10 a.m. update: Lakeland police Tuesday morning said an 11th shooting victim came forward and was treated at a hospital after more than 40 shots were fired in a city neighborhood ...

Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network will hold an open house Oct. 11 at Tenoroc Public Use Area and Youth Conservation Center in Lakeland.

UPDATE: Heavy police activity was reported at Florida Southern College in Lakeland on Saturday, following unconfirmed reports of a shooting and a possible active shooter on campus. However, these ...

Tourney and school records were set by TFA in winning the Qdoba boys golf meet, while East Ridge, Boone and Horizon each swept XC events. In volleyball, Winter Park won the Gold Division of the ...

Publix was recognized in six of USA TODAY's 10Best lists for grocery stores, including for its deli and bakery. The Florida-based grocery store chain was founded in 1930 and has grown to over 1,400 ...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A southwest Florida woman became an unexpected hero. Though Bridgett Addison doesn’t know how to swim, that didn’t stop her from jumping into the water at Lakes Park over the ...

For the first time this season, all eight of the top-ranked teams on the USA Today Florida Network football poll remained in the No. 1 spot for two consecutive weeks. Vero Beach (Class 7A), Armwood ...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A former Republican representative from North Carolina was arrested in Florida after failing to appear in court for a traffic citation. Madison Cawthorn, who served in the House for ...

Florida football will encounter an old friend when it faces LSU on Sept 13 at Tiger Stadium (7:30 p.m., ABC). Former Florida Gators edge rusher and Jacksonville Bolles High standout Jack Pyburn ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Permits for the bear hunting season open on Friday and will be open for 10 days. People interested can start applying at 10 a.m. Friday and can be submitted through 11:59 p.m. on Sept.