Seven candidates for three Polk County School Board seats, including two incumbents, discussed various issues during a forum ...

The difference couldn’t be clearer. When a male Democrat candidate was alleged to have committed acts of sexual abuse on a woman, the candidate lost his party’s and constituents’ support and ended his ...

Here's the latest on just how wet it will be in Polk County as forecasters watch a possible low-pressure system in the gulf.

Sherman's Antiques in Winter Haven closed its doors June 25 and will auction its remaining items online ending July 23. A walk-through is July 21-22.

Mario Scarpa, the Italian immigrant who brought his authentic fine dining to Polk County in 1976, has died at age 90.

A group of Fort Meade residents has submitted petitions to seek recall elections for three city commissioners. Here's what ...

A parasitic illness is spreading across the U.S. with nearly 100 cases in Florida. Learn how to protect yourself.

Polk County School Board District 3 candidates Kate Wallace, Sarah Corona and Victor Sims address questions at a July 16 ...

Two people are dead following a domestic violence incident and subsequent officer-involved shooting in Auburndale, according to authorities. A man shot and killed a woman he was in a relationship with ...

Lakeland Electric is reporting power outages in Downtown Lakeland and in North Lakeland off U.S. 98 on July 17.

Here is how Winter Haven alumnus Eric Dailey went from being a role player to Polk State basketball's go-to guy.

Winter Haven and current Polk State basketball player Eric Dailey was selected for a prominent JUCO showcase this past ...