Día de los Muertos traditions include building ofrendas or alters to those who have died with the person’s favorite foods and ...

In the District 3 runoff, political parties and PACs are financing campaign messages and supporting candidates in the race between Kate Wallace and Victor Sims.

The 35 annual Red Ribbon Run, promoting healthy, substance-free living, returns to Lake Mirror this Saturday, Oct. 31.

Lakeland’s $26.3 million project will bring wider sidewalks, improved crossings and a permanent three-lane design to Dixieland.

Early voting begins Oct. 19, in Polk County. In part three of our series demystifying and debunking myths and misinformation about Florida elections, we're tackling the truth about vote by mail and ...

Amendment 3, the proposed constitutional amendment to dramatically lower property taxes in Florida, has gotten a lot of attention. But Florida voters will weigh in on two other ballot measures, too.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24, the Lakeland Police Department will host a drive-through drop-off for unwanted, unneeded, or expired medication.

The program has provided Christmas gifts and nurtured positive relationships with thousands of Lakeland children since it began in 2007.

Vincent “Vinnie” Glenn Marsh, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 21st, 2026, after a long and ...

Helen Cecilia Kondolf of Lakeland, Florida, died on October 15, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born February 14, 1931, in Rochester, New York. She began her career as a secretary before becoming a ...

Randy William Roth, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and vibrant community member, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at the age of 81.