James Duckett was executed for the 1987 murder of an 11-year-old Lake County girl. He was long suspected of killing Jeanifer ...

Kay Fields, pursuing a seventh term on the Polk County School Board, has a well-funded opponent in Sam Neelam, CEO of a ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces that over 60% of Florida students performed at or above grade-level expectations for the 2025-26 school year.

The new roundabout at Galloway Road and 10th Street in Lakeland is partially open. But Galloway Road isn't yet. Check it out.

Lakeland has begun assessing what a 10% across-the-board cut would look like. And that's only half of what it would lose to Amendment 3.

Freddie Stevenson's organization hosted football camp that drew 76 athletes. Roy Fuoco. More Videos. Breakdowns found before ...

The Polk County Commission has approved a set of water fee increases that could push bills up 80% for some users.

A youth football camp is the latest event under the Freddie Stevenson’s Trials to Triumph brand, but Stevenson initially hesitated about putting one together. Stevenson went ahead and held the Trials ...

Freight Handlers, a logistics and warehouse labor company, will lay off 168 workers at Publix distribution centers in Florida ...

Lakeland's proposed 2027 budget keeps property tax rates the same, meaning slightly higher bills along with increased fees.

Kate Wallace, appointed last year, must contend with Sarah Corona and Victor Sims as she seeks a full term on the Polk County ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said investigators believe they've identified a suspect in the death of a female in Eagle Lake on July 21.