Pastor William Boss Jr. recounts his survival of the 2011 shooting at his church in his newly published book, “While on ...

"Immigration in Polk County," a panel discussion, will take place on Nov. 13 at Beacon Hill Fellowship Auditorium, 220 W Beacon Road, in Lakeland.

A 10-year $140 million tax break for a Fort Meade data center won unanimous approval from the Polk County Commission on Nov. 4 after the board expressed their pleasure in luring six-figure-salary tech ...

When Cypress Junction Montessori opens the new facility in Winter Haven for the 2026–2027 school year, enrollment is expected to more than double.

Lake Mariam Publix opens Thursday after year long reconstruction for new features similar to shuttered Greenwise stores.

A Haines City man was found stabbed to death from a makeshift weapon in a Lake Wales residence on Nov. 10, according to the ...

Blake Scott, 21, died following a crash caused by attempted “lane-splitting” between vehicles, the Lakeland Police Department ...

A list of bakeries and shops in Polk County taking orders for Thanksgiving pies and desserts for the 2025 holiday season.

Zach Drum of Winter Haven says his family's story led him to serve. "Fast planes and getting to go to sea" led him to the Naval Academy.

Site development is underway for the 562-unit Touchstone subdivision to the east of the proposed Highlands Club. The ...

Oh, Florida! It’s so cold in the Sunshine State frozen iguanas are falling from trees. Where you can find them and things to know about the reptiles.

Lake Region's Judeson Adeclat, George Jenkins' Brayden Gathwright and Frostproof's Jose Casiano are the top returning boys ...