Truth in Millage notices, which show property owners what their taxes will be under proposed rates, are already online and ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he sold the cocaine that killed a 65-year-old Bartow woman in October 2024.

Just ask 2024 state champions Frostproof, Santa Fe Catholic and Fort Meade just how pertinent the linebackers were to their ...

It was the time of his underclassman golf life for George Jenkins junior golfer Andrew Sagnella. He placed as the runner-up ...

The report confirmed that Polk State College's enrollment rose 2.5%, but that figure ranked 22nd out of 28 state colleges.

Debora Bland has opened her first brick-and-mortar venture serving up Bavarian pretzels and Polish donuts along with coffee in Lakeland's Dixieland.

Lake Wales coach Tavaris Johnson couldn’t have been happier with how his team played in the Kickoff Classic. Considering his ...

Spring football is underway throughout Polk CountyLakeland coach Marvin Frazier speaks with former Lakeland coach Bill Castle during a break in spring practice at Bryant Stadium.

The man led deputies on a 48-hour manhunt after being dropped off near I-4 and U.S. 27 after the Aug. 12 shooting at Home Suites, the Sheriff's Office said.

Six new members will be inducted into the Polk Arts and Culture Hall of Fame. The inductees, including the late painter ...

LAKELAND — Looking ahead to the 2025 football season, Lake Wales knew it would have one of the deepest and most talented stable of skill position players at running back and wide receiver, but ...

For teachers to firefighters, EMTs and even many police officers, the average wage is often below what is needed to support a family.