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.

A 17-year-old boy was among four people arrested over the last week following an armed robbery at a memorial service in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a work truck east of Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

As the storm progresses, News 6 is keeping an eye on various road closures throughout the region brought on by Milton.

Drivers will soon be able to purchase these new plates, though they might have to wait a while before actually getting one.

A 50-year-old Lakeland man was killed in a wrong-way crash after his sedan struck a curb and entered the direct path of an oncoming pickup truck, according to police.

This will mark the first time since the faith-based chain first kicked off nearly 15 years ago that its locations will be open on a Sunday.

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Lakeland.

Micah and Diam were on their way to the hospital around 7 a.m. on Saturday so Diam could give birth to their child, however, the baby couldn’t wait.

A Polk County man was shot and killed by one of his neighbors on Tuesday morning, according to a news release.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Marissa Hengespach of Bishop Moore High School.

Lakeland police have announced the arrest of a man accused of “clearly attempting” to shoot and kill two detectives on Tuesday.

Deputies said the crash happened around 3:25 p.m. on the tracks parallel to Kathleen Road.

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

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value.

Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market.

An Indianapolis man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck on a prominent roadway in Lakeland on Thursday.

Many may not know that the popular seafood restaurant chain got its start right here in Central Florida.

Conn’s HomePlus, a home goods store that has been around for 134 years, has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing nearly half of its 170 stores, according to CNN.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference to discuss “Operation Rooske,” a three-year investigation into a Lakeland-based drug ring that recently culminated with its leading members named among 64 arrests.

Some of these license plates include options for plates themed around Universal Orlando or Margaritaville.

These plants are in limited supply, so company officials explained they won’t be a mainstay at Publix stores.

A 22-year-old Central Florida McDonald’s employee was arrested after she shot at customers during a drive-thru spat that was partially captured on surveillance cameras.

The list is made up of 150 cities from across the nation, ranked on factors like affordability, weather, crime rates and commuter friendliness.

A woman surrendered herself to law enforcement nearly a year after a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist, according to Lakeland police.

Gage Dennis, 19, faces charges of burglary, criminal mischief, resisting, and four counts of attempted first-degree murder.

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

A missing 11-year-old boy has been located and is safe, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

An Orlando man booked in Brevard County is accused of stealing some $118,413.45 in merchandise from Best Buy stores across the state in a crime spree lasting the better part of a year, according to investigators.

Troopers say a 44-year-old Lakeland man was struck and killed while walking along a road in Orange County.

A motorcyclist riding through Palm Coast died after crashing with a turning car Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning at a public university in Lakeland.

A 48-year-old man accused of “inflicting months of captivity and abuse” on a woman was arrested after a multi-county chase on Interstate 4 on Tuesday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials.

A man riding a motorcycle through Lakeland on Thursday morning suffered fatal injuries when he struck an SUV that had pulled out of a parking lot and stopped in a roadway, according to police.

Lakeland police investigate the homicide of a 1-year-old.

Port Orange police working in New Smyrna Beach alongside local officers during spring break arrested an 18-year-old man on Friday after a handgun was found inside of the vehicle he was driving, according to a statement.

Lakeland police identified two men who are wanted after a shootout at an apartment complex that ended in the deaths of a 3-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man.

In a release, police said they responded to the area of 1850 Cambridge Cove Circle around 6:34 p.m. after receiving a report about the shooting.