The Florida Department of Transportation opened congestion relief lanes on I-4 east of U.S. 27 in Polk, creating four travel ...

Sophomore Camila DeJesus and junior Leah Robles as a No. 5 seed won their match and clinched the district championship for ...

The House has passed two tax-cut measures that dissolve tourism councils and redirect the money to property taxes. What will the Senate do?

It’s been a remarkable season for undefeated George Jenkins boys volleyball, as the program rolls into playoffs this coming ...

Kenny Kelly was a four-sport standout at Tampa Catholic in the '90s and begins first spring football practice at Kathleen.

Polk County has a great reputation for fastpitch softball as seven programs have combined to win 21 state title led by Bartow ...

Devin Stephenson, President of Florida Polytechnic University, will speak May 7 at a meeting of the Republican Club of ...

Polk County might not have the ocean, but there's no shortage of waterfront, Key West vibes. Old-timers won't be surprised ...

What time is liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida? ULA Atlas V, Amazon rocket launch should be visible for most of the state ...

Arian Smith won two state titles in track at Mulberry before transferring to Lakeland. He had a breakout season in college ...

Jett loves hikes and cuddlethons. Brie is an energetic dogo/Argentino mix. Arrow is an affectionate and curious kitty, and ...

The latest shooting happened late in the evening of April 25 outside the McDonald's at U.S. 92 and Combee Road in Lakeland.