Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, has been appointed as chair of the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Environment ...

Santa Fe Catholic coach Mike Blicher put together a tough schedule to make sure his team was ready for the post season. It ...

Defending district champion Santa Fe Catholic has five players sign last week, giving it six seniors who will play college ...

This pyramid was in the very beginning of Lake Wales’ routine, and once the Highlanders hit, it provided high energy for the ...

Florida Polytechnic University engineers designed a custom holster for Lakeland officers that triggers their body cameras to record when their firearm is drawn. The new holsters the Lakeland Police ...

If Florida Republicans are looking for a smooth transition from DeSantis to whoever comes next, they've likely misjudged the turf - R. Bruce Anderson.

This week's SPCA pets include the Rottweiler Sabine, the bulldog Lucille and two kitties with differing levels of energy: ...

State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.14 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy ...

Eleven municipalities in Polk County hold elections in April. If you're thinking about running, here's what you need to know.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,530 ...

For the first time in two decades, the FDA has approved a new class of non-opioid pain medication, offering an alternative to addictive opioids for patients seeking pain relief. The drug ...