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

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

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

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

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.

Lakeland has now gone eight consecutive quarters without scoring a touchdown. The Dreadnaughts ran for 157 yards and passed, and Kelin Hendrix passed for 89 yards. The 265 yards of total offense was ...

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

Here are highlights of the seven games in which Lakeland and St. Thomas have played for the football state title.

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

LAKELAND — McKeel didn’t get just another player to replace one of the two seniors it graduated last season when Leonie Tavares joined the team this year. Tavares has become an impact player. Two ...

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