A Lyft ride-share trip turned bizarre when the driver realized her passenger had taken down his pants during the ride, according to investigators in Florida. It happened Wednesday, March 5, shortly after the man requested a ride home from a Walmart in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A lottery player has a lot to celebrate after scoring a life-changing prize in Florida. The player bought a Fantasy 5 game ticket that matched all the numbers picked in the March 5 evening drawing, making it worth more than $121,000, results show. The winning numbers: 5-14-18-19-22.

Avelo Airlines announced on Thursday a new nonstop flight between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Florida's Lakeland International Airport (LAL).The service runs twice per week on Thursdays and Sundays with one-way flights starting at $45 according to the airline.

A Florida man found himself in handcuffs after deputies say he was caught with his pants down in the back of a Lyft.

Travelers have a new option to travel nonstop between Nashville and Lakeland, Florida. Avelo Airlines announced the new route beginning Thursday out of Nashville International Airport (BNA). The flights happen twice a week,

Lakeland Regional Health is ranked No. 2 in the country for the busiest emergency room department, and now they're opening their first freestanding department in south Lakeland to accommodate more patients.

Here is everything you need to know about the Florida high school basketball state championships, including the full schedule for postseason games.

Former Sen. Kelli Stargel will serve as the new Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Development, and External Relations at Florida Polytechnic University, the Lakeland-based STEM school announced.

The Eagles made a valiant run but came up short Tuesday at RP Funding Center. They missed 10 free throws. “I harp on my players about free-throw shooting,” coach Tommie Butts said. “It came back

Photos from the Boys’ Class 1A, 2A, 3A, and Girls’ Class 2A Florida High School State Championship Basketball Games in Lakeland.