Lakeland Patch

08/21/2024

GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz won his primary over a Kevin McCarthy-backed challenger.

Florida primary voters chose GOP Sen. Rick Scott and Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to face off on Nov. 5. Plus, Matt Gaetz won his race.

08/21/2024

Incumbent Sen. Rick Scott will face Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in November for the U.S. Senate seat.

Floridians voted in U.S. Senate and Congressional primaries Aug. 20. Sen. Rick Scott is expected to face Democrat Debbie Mucarsel on Nov. 5.

08/20/2024

Floridians voted in U.S. Senate and Congressional primaries Aug. 20. Sen. Rick Scott is expected to face Democrat Debbie Mucarsel on Nov. 5.

08/20/2024

Patch will have live results for the U.S. Senate and Congressional races in Florida.

Floridians voted in U.S. Senate and Congressional primaries Aug. 20. Sen. Rick Scott is expected to face Democrat Debbie Mucarsel on Nov. 5.

08/19/2024

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

08/19/2024

Officials said customers were complaining of metal wire embedded in their chicken nuggets and tenders from Georgia-based Perdue Foods.

08/19/2024

Tonight's full moon is also a blue moon.

Monday's full moon is a true blue moon. It is also the first of four consecutive supermoons — will Florida's weather cooperate to see it?

08/18/2024

With back-to-school season here, comes the dreaded classroom lice infestations. Here's what to do about it:

08/18/2024

Monday's full moon is a true blue moon. It is also the first of four consecutive supermoons — will Florida's weather cooperate to see it?

08/18/2024

DeWALT mowers can start and shut off on their own; winds may blow off BJ’s Wholesale gazebo roofs; Trader Joe’s candles may spark fires.

DeWALT mowers can start and shut off on their own; winds may blow off BJ's Wholesale gazebo roofs; Trader Joe's candles may spark fires.

08/18/2024

A La Niña​ climate pattern could mean a wet, cold winter for most of the country, The Farmers' Almanac said. What is in store for Florida?

08/18/2024

Only one state in the U.S. is better than Florida. See how the Sunshine State fares among the best states in which to live.

08/17/2024

Readers said getting the kids out of the car without delay is the code, but another pointed out “there are challenges you cannot see.”

Readers said getting the kids out of the car without delay is the code, but another pointed out "there are challenges you cannot see."

08/17/2024

Food costs remain stubbornly high, but several fast-food and restaurant chains buck a national trend of passing costs on to customers.

08/17/2024

One of the country's best places in the country to find "cheap eats" is right here in Florida, a new analysis of budget eateries says.

08/17/2024

Strip Club Death | Albino Gator | Electric Golf Cart Fire | Felon Shot Self In Leg | Missing Man Found Dead | Deputy Charged With Assault

08/16/2024

Disney says when a subscriber agrees to terms and conditions, they are opting out of settling lawsuits in court, reports say.

08/16/2024

A FL doctor is accused of not wearing hearing aids during an exam, reportedly not realizing the patient was screaming and not fully sedated.

08/16/2024

Looking for something fun to do? Tampa Home Show, Tabernacle of Oddities, Puppy Palooza, Toast Local, Operation Warrior Hope benefit.

08/15/2024

A convicted felon from Brooksville shot himself in the leg while live streaming on social media, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

08/14/2024

The “very high” level is the highest used by the CDC to quantify viral activity. See what to know in Florida.

The "very high" level is the highest used by the CDC to quantify viral activity. See what to know in Florida.

08/14/2024

A cold front moving into FL from the Northeast later this week is steering Tropical Storm Ernesto away from the state, forecasters said.

08/13/2024

A baby reptile is the third successful hatching in Wild Park's albino alligator breeding program in Florida.

08/13/2024

Tropical Storm Ernesto could develop into a hurricane later this week and bring strong rip currents to parts of Florida, forecasters said.

08/12/2024

Ernesto is now a tropical storm growing in the Atlantic; see the latest.

Florida is watching Tropical Storm Ernesto a week after Debby brought historic rainfall, flooding to the state; warnings up in Caribbean.

08/12/2024

Nearly 500,000 school buses take about 25 million students to and from school. Here's what Florida drivers need to know about the law.

08/12/2024

Floridians are watching the track of potential Tropical Storm Ernesto a week after Debby brought historic rainfall, flooding to the state.

08/11/2024

The number of Florida residents over the age of 65 who are still grinding away at a job is lower than in most states, a study says.

08/11/2024

Parents are looking for coupons, deals and sales to save on what’s expected to be a $38.8m billion back-to-school shopping spree this year.

Parents are looking for coupons, deals and sales to save on what's expected to be a $38.8m billion back-to-school shopping spree this year.

08/11/2024

U.S. News said the sixth annual 2024 Healthiest Communities ranking measures how well counties serve their residents. See how FL ranked.