The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here's a look at the ...

Tina and Tim Calhoon, owners of Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar in Downtown Lakeland, are preparing to open The Abigaile in Auburndale in August. The couple have taken over the space formerly occupied ...

Competing to be the third-team QB (practice squad) means the first preseason game is a huge opportunity for the Jacksonville ...

Lakeland Christian scored three times rushing, once passing and twice on special teams in 42-0 win over Davenport.

Lake Wales' Kaneilius Purdy and Kingston Loydd and Auburndale's Teo Edwards stand out in Kickoff Classic, while Ahnnari ...

Lakeland assistant coach Dedrick Dodge, a Mulberry and FSU grad, speaks to the players and parents prior to the Trials to Triumph Football Camp on Saturday at Mulberry Park.

Vote now on who the best Polk County high school football defensive lineman ahead of the 2026 season. This poll will end Aug.

The 2026 Polk County season is back with a vengeance. And that means it’s that time of year to start thinking about some of the best defensive players in the county. In 2025, Lakeland had a shutdown ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Erasmo Rodriguez of Haines City on DUI manslaughter and other charges ...

USA TODAY Florida reporter Jon Santucci gives his takeaways from the Kickoff Classics, including impressive wins by St.

Mike Lindell, known as the "My Pillow Guy," said he wouldn't concede his primary loss until all the votes are counted.

The Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints are set to faceoff without starters in the preseason opener at the Mercedes ...