Republican Hilary Holley and Democrat Edwin Perez face off March 24 in a special election for Florida House District 51, seeking to succeed Josie Tomkow.

Polk County has presented a budget that includes $2 million in cuts and a property tax levy reduction. What's in the proposal: ...

Ankeny couple's dispute with neighbor that escalated to felony charges, then was abruptly dropped, leaves them feeling failed ...

A fire destroyed the Tucker House, a remnant of a farmhouse surrounded by open fields in the Kathleen area north of Lakeland.

Property tax relief is needed in Florida. But the Florida Legislature’s plans, which wouldn’t provide any relief to millions ...

A Mulberry woman’s discovery of a missing $2,500 white gold ring has led to a third arrest for 31-year-old Ashley Hernandez, a local cleaning business owner accused of using her job to scout and steal ...

Former Tampa Bay Lightning legend Vincent Lecavalier is suing an ice-skating arena in Lakeland, claiming the rink still owes ...

A Lakeland man with 16 previous felonies is back behind bars after detectives linked him to a string of robberies involving lawn equipment and power tools across Polk County, according to the ...

Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.

Ellie Aghayeva had documented an intensive, 10-hour study session in the Columbia University library Wednesday night, sharing with her sizeable social media following how she prepares for an exam and ...

An independent analysis ranked Rhino Restoration #1 among 10 Tampa Bay firms for service range, credentials, client ...