The Lakeland, Florida-based grocery giant confirmed it recently updated its express lane process, giving associates more flexibility in managing customer flow rather than enforcing a hard item limit.

This year, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people have been moving — and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.

Millennials aren’t just renting longer — they’re increasingly buying homes, and Central Florida is among the biggest hotspots.

Drivers who exceed the posted school-zone speed limit by more than 10 mph while school-zone flashing lights are active may soon receive a $100 civil citation in the mail, according to the police department.

A Central Florida man has been arrested over drug-related charges, roughly one year after he originally got out of prison on a commuted sentence, deputies said.

Upon a review of the surveillance footage, investigators said they recognized one of the “female” suspects due to his extensive history of previous arrests.

On Wednesday, investigators revealed that 19 Florida residents have now pleaded guilty in a wide-ranging bank fraud conspiracy.

An assistant director at a Lakeland middle school was arrested over the weekend after deputies said she resisted during a traffic stop on Interstate 4.

After months of work, company officials revealed that eight supermarkets have now been converted into Winn-Dixie stores.

Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill impacting data centers across the state, adding it to the list of nearly 200 laws approved so far this year.

One person is dead after a plane crash in Lakeland on Monday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

They call themselves mad scientists. Many others call them crazy. Whichever you choose, it is a spot-on characterization of the Hurricane Hunters, a collection of scientists who fly directly into Mother Nature’s most ferocious storms. Behind the scenes, NOAA is experimenting with some new toys to bring hurricane hunting to the next generation, like specialized drones.

Last week, nine more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

On Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the results of a recent undercover sting — including the arrest of a local “Santa Claus.”

U.S. News & World Report has revealed its latest list of the best places to retire in 2026.

According to Sheriff Grady Judd, deputies responded to the Lakeland home after being told that the man had called a crisis hotline.

On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people are moving — and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.

In a release, the company announced that the first customers in line will receive a Winn-Dixie "mystery gift card" of up to $100.

Six Florida supermarkets are set to become Winn-Dixie stores, according to the company this week.

Lakeland Police are investigating a deadly shootout that occurred outside a pool hall on East Main Street on Thursday morning.

A new report this week has revealed the fastest-growing boomtowns in the U.S. And it turns out the top-ranked spot is right here in Central Florida.

A Central Florida woman posed as a state employee while trying to "remove" a 9-year-old boy from his babysitter last week, the sheriff's office announced.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

In a WARN Notice to state and local officials, the company said that the plant will shut down at the end of the year.

A Lakeland man is dead after a crash on Interstate 75 in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A person was found dead in a mobile home that caught fire in Polk County, according to officials.

A 911 caller asks for help getting a frog out of her house because she was "deathly afraid." A Florida deputy helped out!

We saw some records met and exceeded today in Central Florida, but we've got an excessive blast of cold air coming in hot on it's trail. Here's what you need to know.

There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.

A new bill filed this week could redesignate 40 different roadways across the state after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder-suicide that left a woman dead, her daughter critically injured, and the woman’s husband dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound three days before Christmas, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

A 64-year-old man was arrested after pulling a gun and pointing it toward another vehicle that had a 3-year-old child inside, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Another nine eateries across Central Florida were forced to close their doors after a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.

New Publix stores are scheduled to open in Central Florida, though Publix officials said they’ll be missing a certain piece of equipment.

Lake Mary, Lakeland, Jones, Bishop Moore and Cocoa played for a spot in the state championship Friday night.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

Sheriff Grady Judd said the man claimed that the incident was part of a TikTok challenge, though he didn't even have a cell phone on him.

Deputies said the shooting happened along Saturn Street, though more information is expected to be revealed.

The opening date for a “prototype” Publix store in Central Florida has finally been revealed, with some interesting features on the way for local customers.

This week, U.S. News & World Report has revealed the best places to retire in 2026.

While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.

Publix is opening its latest Central Florida supermarket in Palm Bay on Thursday morning, bringing yet another store to the region.

Dozens of swans descended from a pair gifted by Queen Elizabeth II to Lakeland, Florida, in the 1950s have been rounded up for their annual health checkup.

The opening date for a “prototype” Publix store in Central Florida has finally been revealed, with some interesting features on the way for local customers.

For the seventh year in a row, Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

Some of the safest cities in the nation can be found in Florida, according to the latest study released by U.S. News & World Report.

A 24-year-old Lakeland man riding a motorcycle through Lakeland Highlands died after striking an SUV that had turned into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

This week, moveBuddha has revealed the Florida suburbs seeing the most demand.

Last week, 13 more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

A federal agent was attacked by an “illegal alien" on Tuesday morning, sparking an investigation into his whereabouts, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

A 24-year-old Lakeland woman was arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred four days earlier, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

It’s over halfway through 2025, and researchers have revealed which areas of the U.S. are primed for success.

A crash on State Road 471 in Sumter County killed a Lakeland woman and left four other people hurt, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Last week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.

Ivarest has released a study looking at the “itchiest” places in the U.S.

A Lakeland officer was arrested on Friday after investigators said he falsely reported a crime after his vehicle was damaged, according to the police department.

The study examined factors like affordability, real estate markets, and quality of life to determine the best areas in the nation.

Last week, another eight restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

After a Groveland city councilwoman was suspended over unearthed social media posts, she and the city are set to take the fight to court, according to records obtained by News 6.

A LendingTree study published this week has revealed the fastest-growing metros in the U.S. — and it turns out that five of them are in Florida.

Despite economic anxiety being on the rise, the nation isn’t poised for a recession. But that doesn't mean there aren't going to be other changes.

This week, U.S. News & World Report has released its latest list of the best companies to work for in the country.

To figure out which places were considered the “most educated,” researchers looked at factors like degree holders, local school quality, and nearby learning opportunities.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

Stacker ranked the highest-paying science jobs in Lakeland using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2024.

Stacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs for people with a two-year degree in Lakeland, using annual compensation data from the BLS.

Crews were dispatched around noon to Combee Road, where they arrived to an RV fully engulfed in flames and with an individual potentially trapped inside, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.

A Purple Alert was issued in Florida on Wednesday after a 71-year-old Lakeland man went missing, according to the police department.

The Hurricane Hunters play a vital role when it comes to forecasting the track and intensity of an approaching storm.

A man armed with a weapon was shot by a Polk County deputy in Lakeland, according to the sheriff's office.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will discuss the arrest of a Lakeland man accused of setting fire to a home while his roommates were inside.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will speak in Winter Haven to announce multiple arrests made in the wake of a crash investigation that quickly turned into a murder case involving two dead.

Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close following a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

Two people are dead after a vehicle crashed into a home hear Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Two Lakeland men died after a crash last week on U.S. 98 in Lakeland, according to the police department.

Some of the safest cities in the nation can be found in Florida, according to the latest study released by U.S. News & World Report.

This month, FinanceBuzz has released its list of the best Florida cities for retirees living on a budget of $2,000 or less each month.

Lakeland police investigate a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested five men for organized theft crimes that they say also had ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren De Argua and were in the country illegally.

Florida is called the "Sunshine State" for a reason, though it turns out that one city reigns above the rest when it comes to weather.

Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Lakeland listed for sale on realtor.com.

With so many people moving to Florida over the past few years, it’s little surprise that housing costs have become a big concern for many.

A larger-than-normal Publix store is set to open in a burgeoning community near Jacksonville, according to company officials.

A motorcycle driver was killed in Lakeland after a collision with a FedEx truck Monday afternoon, according to a social media post from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his proposal for a long-term contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was for less than $600 million.

A 79-year-old Melbourne man sparked a Silver Alert on Wednesday after his car was spotted along Interstate 4, according to the police department.

A “prototype” Publix store is coming to Central Florida, bringing some new features for customers in the area, according to a company spokesperson.

The National Treasury Employees Union and former IRS employees say around 100 or 1/3 of employees at the Orlando offices received their termination letter on Wednesday or Thursday. Why workers say this could impact you.

A Lakeland man was killed and three other Central Floridians suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Heading into 2025, many workers may be looking for a new place to advance their careers and get more of what they want from their jobs.

A 37-year-old Lakeland man died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash along an interstate in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The 28th annual Lakeland Pigfest is firing up its grills again with food, friends, music and charity.

It’s only a couple of weeks into 2025, and researchers are already examining which areas of the U.S. are primed for success.

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a road in Lakeland, according to police.

A Florida woman is accused of threatening her insurance company by using words that were written on ammunition used in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week, according to law enforcement.

Those who travel deep into Green Swamp will find an eerie surprise: a decrepit wooden hut in the middle of the woods.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

An investigation by the FBI and Polk County Sheriff’s Office dismantled a gang’s massive check fraud ring that had more than 200 victims, according to law enforcement.