Boyz 2 Men Barbershop is a cut above other barbershops. Online voters named it the best in the land, deserving of the Ford F-150 fifth annual Hoodie Award for best barbershop. Owners Edward and Teneca Williams picked up their trophy at a ceremony Oct. 20 in Las Vegas. ...more

October 31, 2007

There were no stately columns, gingerbread trim or Southern charm to attract the eye to the subject of this year's New Horizons Group Homes' commemorative holiday ornament. ...more

October 31, 2007

City residents will have expanded dining options in the next few months. ...more

October 30, 2007

Less than 18 months after Frenchman's Market lost two-thirds of its space to the Church of Scientology, the downtown historical district's premiere flea market is on the move and on the rise. ...more

October 29, 2007

It looks innocent enough, just another storefront in a busy south Lakeland strip mall, nestled between Nail Boutique and Lynn's Fish 'n Pets. ...more

October 23, 2007

LAKELAND - It looks innocent enough, just another storefront in a busy south Lakeland strip mall, nestled right between "Nail Boutique" and "Lynn's Fish 'n Pets." But Polk County Sheriff's Office vice detectives say The Palms Redemption Arcade has been operating as an illegal gambling house full of video slot machines since it opened about two months ago. This afternoon, they arrested the owner of the business, Janet Bruggeman, 55, and her husband Joseph, 52. ...more

October 22, 2007

TAMPA – A man who a prosecutor said gave steroids to at least two now-deceased professional wrestlers was sentenced this morning to 18 months in prison. ...more

September 19, 2007