Want to get away for spring break? One of the pros (and cons) about living in Florida is that the state is huge: You can drive for 6 hours from Tampa Bay and still not cross the state line. That makes it harder to leave, but easier to explore the cities that make up this wild peninsula. Here are some suggestions for trips worth the drive.

Lakeland is the latest Florida city to remove fluoride from its drinking water. The Lakeland City Commission made the unanimous decision after hearing a mass amount of public input from the community.

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

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,

"It’s much needed for people on south side of Lakeland to have that level of care and continuity of care." Here's what the new facility can do.

Lauren Book, founder of Lauren's Kids, is walking 1,500 miles across Florida to raise awareness for child sexual abuse prevention and to support survivors. Inspired by Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, Book is handing out friendship bracelets along the way, some made by survivors with their names and ages.

Did you know that the Florida Strawberry Festival once had a "Fearless" era Taylor Swift performance? T-Swift won't be there this year, but Reba will.

Florida Strawberry Festival starts Feb. 27. Among the performers this year are Reba, Nelly, John Fogerty and the Oak Ridge Boys.