Sixteen Polk County restaurants fell short of standards in the last two months of October, and only four were perfect.

Sun, savings, and small-town charm! Explore Florida retiree-friendly towns where Social Security stretches further, plus ...

The Bay County Sheriff's Office premiered its new web show, "Busted in the Panhandle," on Dec. 15. Here's the recap and audience reception.

By Zachary T. Sampson, Shreya Vuttaluru and Bethany Barnes Times Staff Writers Dec. 17, 2025 When they arrived in Longboat ...

For more than a century, this Black soldier from Virginia was remembered by nearly no one. Then this year, someone at the ...

These 12 cities offer comfortable living and plenty of amenities without breaking your monthly budget of $2,400! Leesburg is a charming small city in central Florida where your dollar stretches ...

TAMPA, Fla. — This Hispanic Heritage Month, Spectrum News is shining a light on leaders in the community who are making a difference and inspiring others. That’s the case for the first Hispanic Polk ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Municipalities across the county are holding elections on Tuesday. Residents will cast ballots in a number of races including city council and commission seats to mayoral spots and ...

NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with two race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan. The settlement was ...