Residents of Citrus County know well why tourists and retirees visit or relocate to our little slice of the world. As part of Florida’s Nature Coast, our appeal lies in ...

The College of Central Florida's Going Gator program guarantees admission pathways to the University of Florida's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for CF graduates. Students can express ...

On Saturday, April 5, all kids in Citrus County who always want to touch things are happily invited to have their parents bring them to the Touch A Truck event at the College of Central Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando is one of two finalists to host the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2027. The NFL team will need to ...

Florida plans to invest $200 million to save and revive its citrus industry, which has a long history of producing oranges and other citrus fruits. Over the past 20 years, the industry has faced ...

TALLAHASSEE — New College of Florida could take over the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus under plans being negotiated in the state Legislature, according to a top ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida citrus growers continue to face hardships, causing some to make the difficult decision to sell their orange groves, a new piece of bipartisan legislation is ...

Meet the Central Floridians competing in the Women’s NCAA Tournament Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) shoots Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (12) during the first half of an NCAA college ...

Polk County, which includes Lake Wales, contains more acres of citrus than any other county in Florida. And in 2023, more people moved to Polk County than any other county in the country.

A cluster of oranges grow in a grove Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Sebring, Fla. The Florida citrus production has been steadily decreased due to diseases, hurricanes, freezes, changes in tastes and ...

The Florida Senate has proposed a $117.36 billion budget that includes $200 million to support the struggling citrus industry, in addition to $200 million already approved in a separate bill.