Thinking about a Florida vacation this summer? Better factor in hurricane season. What to know about timing, refunds, and ...

Polk County has received a $70 million grant to improve water flow and quality in the Lake Hancock basin, from North Lakeland to the Peace River. The funds originated from a HUD disaster recovery ...

Polk State basketball will have a new head coach this coming season — one who has won an NCAA and NBA championship.

Bartow's Ryleigh Knowlton, McKeel's Chloe Lanier turn in pitching gems to lead their teams to victory in regional semifinals.

Polk State College’s Presidential Search Committee named Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, Florida’s commissioner of education.

Lake Wales' Zamirya McBurrows is having her best year pitching and hitting. Both were on display in the Highlanders' 11-0 win ...

There have been more than 60 players, who played high school football in Polk County, drafted by NFL teams, including 10 players selected in the first round. To reach the point of being drafted and ...

Ridgeview Global studies junior weightlifter Micah Davis felt pretty nervous, yet excited, heading into the 2026 Class 1A FHSAA Boys Weightlifting State Championships Friday at the RP Funding Center ...

McKeel softball junior Chloe Lanier is striking out more batters and walking fewer batters and also is a top hitter.

Lt Gov Jay Collins outlined his 'Florida Strong Plan' for AI data centers, urging Fort Meade to reconsider its approval.

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland held a commencement ceremony May 9 for its largest graduating class of more than 430. The keynote speaker was astronaut Koichi Wakata, a veteran of five ...

State champions from track and state medalists from boys weightlifting dominate the final Tremendous 10 poll of the season, including the best performance ever by a Polk County athlete in the ...