Checkers 142 at 604 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven was temporarily closed by inspectors during a series of inspections. On Jan. 13, the restaurant had four violations, including a high ...

The lawsuit claims Lakeland officers broke department policy and thwarted other agencies' efforts to assist when they chased and killed Alex Greene in 2023.

Dec. 2-15: 13 Polk County restaurants fail to meet standards, including one with an old problem: rodents Taco De California, 854 6th St. N.W., Winter Haven: On Dec. 16, the restaurant was issued a ...

Polk County, one of the fastest growing areas in the country, has no shortage of amazing eats. Here are three essentials that ...

One closed for a day to deal with roaches. Two others had violations for roaches, among 36 that fell short for various ...

Sea Life Florida Aquarium has announced its opening day. The attraction will debut next door to Legoland Florida in Winter Haven on May 23. That’s the Friday heading into Memorial Day weekend, and ...

Indulge in a diverse menu of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. Every meal is cooked fresh onsite by local restaurants and ...

All of the state’s 67 counties have entered agreements with federal immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrant criminals in jails, the Florida Sheriffs Association announced on Monday as ...

The new shopping center, called the Shops at the Grove, sits at Johnson Avenue and Power Line Road, surrounded by new construction.

In boys basketball state finals, Evans advance to the championship in Class 6A; softball winners included Lake Howell, ...

The event is free of cost and will be held at Central Park in Winter Haven. The second Saturday ... Every meal is cooked fresh onsite by local restaurants and food vendors. Complement your meal ...

In her spare time, Hallie enjoys trying new restaurants, watching scary movies and snuggling with her two kitties. Our CNET experts recommend Spectrum as the best internet service in Winter Haven ...