ORLANDO — It's been a successful year for George Jenkins boys volleyball as the program culminated the season against the ...

Alexander Baerhold, 29, of Lakeland, died in the crash in the 1600 block of George Jenkins Boulevard, the Lakeland Police ...

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 ...

Clearing and grubbing operations are taking place for the Central Polk Parkway on the north side of SR 60 east of Bartow.

Putnam has worked at the museum since 2013 and most recently held the role of manager of exhibitions and adult programs, Florida Southern said in a news release. “Laura has consistently demonstrated ...

Lakeland officials approved a $7.4 million contract with Rodda Construction to build Fire Station 8 in North Lakeland on May ...

Asian needle ants, an invasive species with venomous stings, have been spotted across the country. Are they found in Florida?

Twenty nonprofits in Polk and Highlands counties will receive grants through the bequest of Mabel Schaefer, who died in 2023.

Which Polk County high school team had the best run during the spring 2026 season? Vote now through Friday evening.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services named veterinarian LuJean Waters as its 2026 Woman of the Year in ...

AUBURNDALE — Former longtime Lake Wales football coach Rod Shafer and Auburndale athlete director Pam Lancaster lead this ...

The fire happened about 4 p.m. May 4 on Bert Road in North Lakeland, about a quarter mile west of Lakeland Hills Bouleveard.