After Tori Smith's death at age 22, her mother finds solace in knowing her donated organs are supporting the lives of others.

A Winter Haven man, 28, died in a high-speed crash in Eagle Lake after his car went airborne and struck trees.

Kamryn Massey, who played volleyball and beach volleyball in high shool, is an accomplished water skier and signed with ...

Victory Christian's Andrew Morrison and Lakeland Christian's Emma Wilkinson were the top athletes from Polk County at the ...

The Polk County School Board approved an agreement with Fortress Secured LLC to build the new high school. The goal is to ...

Mayfaire by-the-Lake will bring more than 150 artist booths displaying a wide variety of artwork around Lake Morton on May 9 ...

Kyra Williams' homer powers Lake Wales' 10-hit attack in win over Lake Region Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! Mikayla Jackson drove in two runs and ...

The Peace River isn’t going down without a fight. A week and a half after authorities blocked a main source of the river’s water, levels had not yet dropped drastically in the Bartow and Fort Meade ...

The report, which indicates antisemitic assaults in the United States reached record levels in 2025, showed Florida moved up ...

Below are all the Class 2A Polk County state placers in traditional: Auburdale's Connor Bork (119, 350 total lift, sixth ...

A fiery, single-vehicle accident in a rural section of south Polk County killed a driver the morning of May 5. The accident happened about 11:20 a.m. at Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road and 80 Foot ...

Whether mom's looking for comfort, indulgence or bottomless mimosas, one of these Polk County favorites is sure to please.