A rare animal was found dead in an unexpected location on a Florida highway outside the endangered species’ normal habitat. A ...

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are stranger than others.

What time is liftoff? ULA's Atlas V should be visible outside of Florida pending weather. Did your city, state make the rocket launch visibility map?

In the heart of Lakeland, Florida, where citrus groves give way to charming neighborhoods, Reececliff Family Diner stands as a testament to the timeless appeal of honest cooking and warm hospitality ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has issued a blue-green algae ...

A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the way. Here's what to expect.

The plan could dramatically change the junction of U.S. 92 and County Line Road and affect businesses on both sides. See the ...

A highly anticipated two-year water quality study by Polk County was released Tuesday, confirming that the nitrate in the ...

Polk County students improved their passing rates in 24 of 36 tested categories on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) exams. While showing improvement in numerous categories, Polk ...

Polk County Property Appraiser Neil Combee raised concerns about the financial impact of Florida's Live Local Act on property tax revenues. The Live Local Act provides tax breaks to developers ...

The 100-acre working citrus farm also offers guests encounters with exotic and farm animals. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida offers the electric boat excursions along the Gordon River in Naples.