It took 10 years for Lakeland to avenge its first lost to St. Thomas in the state championship game in 2008, winning the next ...

On March 13, 2025, news reports suggested Tiger Woods was dating Vanessa Trump, former daughter-in-law of his friend Donald ...

Polk Superintendent Fred Heid said two charter companies did not qualify under the Schools of Hope program, and he denied all ...

Commissioners were told in September that Polk County has the most restrictive alcohol-sales laws in Central Florida.

The Geminid meteor showers, considered one of the best of the year, is about to peak in 2025. Here are the best locations in ...

Two of the three eastbound lanes near 1st Street have been closed as emergency personnel respond to an accident.

Budget-friendly grocery chain Aldi opened a newly converted Winn-Dixie supermarket Dec. 4 at 2900 Lakeland Highlands Road in ...

If you're a fan of the small-format specialty grocer in Polk County, the options are limited. Site plans indicate a possible ...

The DEP listed desired projects for Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve, Colt Creek State Park and Lake Kissimmee ...

The ambulance was attempting to cross U.S. 27 with flashing lights and sirens when it was hit by a pickup truck, the Polk ...

The Lakeland Dreadnaughts secondary has easily been one of the more reliable Florida high school football units in the 2025 ...

Lakeland defensive back CJ Kresser runs the ball out of the end zone after his game-clinching intercetion agaisnt Tampa Gather in the Class 5A, Region 2 semifinals at Bryant Stadium.