The community nominated and voted on the best businesses in some 130 categories. See who came out on top here.

Will it rain today? Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, 2025, with most tropical storm activity between August ...

The USA TODAY Florida Network rounded up a list of 150 famous Floridians, but it wasn't exhaustive. Here's who we snubbed.

The plans for a larger facility with more services has been withdrawn. "A revised application will be submitted in an effort ...

A pair of Polk County's top football standouts were on the field together on Friday night, and neither disappointed. But in ...

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are taking place in Los Angeles and all eyes are on who will be taking home the trophies. Here's how to watch.

With the change in criteria, Polk County went from three schools to 14 designated as persistently low-performing, including one rated an “A” school.

After a court ruling, the Polk Sheriff's Office says it will no longer arrest people for openly carrying firearms. But Sheriff Judd says there are still restrictions.

The funky little shop emerged victorious from a list of 22 top locally owned ice cream shops in a four-week bracket-style contest.

Florida's open carry ban is declared unconstitutional by a court, prompting varied reactions from sheriffs and a call for non-enforcement.

Watson Clinic said that vaccines have proved overwhelmingly beneficial to the health of children and the community.

According FHSAA, the best boys teams in the area are George Jenkins, Frostproof, Sebring, Lakeland Christian, Auburndale, All ...