9+ hour, 44+ min ago  (136+ words) Three judges in the 10th Judicial Circuit have gained new terms without facing opponents. The qualifying period for judicial elections ended April 24. Polk County Judges Anne Gibson, Hope Pattey and David Stamey all qualified to run for reelection. Cheyenne Whitfield of…...

8+ hour, 3+ min ago  (362+ words) The search is on for an alligator that attacked a cow in the more than 700-acre Pine Meadows Conservation Area on Monday, April 27, shutting down the area to visitors and forcing the euthanasia of the cow. Pine Meadows is a…...

21+ hour, 29+ min ago  (765+ words) WINTER HAVEN " Mc Kenna Battilla's first doubles match at the state tournament came as a freshman three years ago with her older sister Peyton as her partner. Hannah Windham's first doubles match at the state tournament came last year as…...

15+ hour, 48+ min ago  (626+ words) Auburndale boys' volleyball continues to achieve history in just the fifth year since the FHSAA officially sanctioned the sport. The Bloodhounds (12-2) won its second straight Class 2 A, District 7 championship last week thanks to a 3-1 victory over Mulberry at home. "I'm…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (28+ words) The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics meet Sunday in Game 1 of a first-round NBA Playoffs series in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip is at 1 p. m. ET....

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (171+ words) A crash involving hazardous materials has closed all lanes of Interstate 10 in Duval County early April 27, according to FL511. At least one person was killed in crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash is one of several on I-10 in…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (509+ words) The goal for top athletes and teams is to qualify for state tournaments, and weightlifters and tennis players who qualified for state as individuals or with their teams highlight this week's Tremendous 10 poll, sponsored by Central Florida Behavioral Network. Meanwhile,…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (898+ words) LAKELAND " Pitching wins titles but there certainly isn't anything wrong with high-powered lineup. Lakeland Christian had plenty of both to open the regional playoffs. Gavin Byrd and Brandon Barton each homered to lead the lineup, and Kole Walker pitched a…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (21+ words) Winter Haven News Chief Gallery: Lakeland Christian grabs big win in regional quarterfinals...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (26+ words) Winter Haven News Chief Auburndale's Wizly Payoute edges Lake Wales' Nayelie St. Fleur in 100....