There are 15 Christmas parades to choose from in Polk County this year. Here's all you need to know, including dates, times ...

Lakeland has its first tree lighting in Munn Park on Thanksgiving night. It's the traditional night when the city lights up ...

Lakeland's first Christmas tree lighting in Munn Park drew a couple hundred people. But rain earlier in the day put a damper ...

On Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, Polk County's small retailers are offering deals on unique items you won't find ...

The developer of the Lake Wales Commons project is reducing density and intensity to avoid meeting the threshold for a ...

LAKELAND — Two Polk County high school football teams have been practicing this week, while most high school students are ...

With the adoption of baby Ansley, Laura Kosa's Auburndale home now contains five adopted and one foster child. Another ...

Polk County officials issued a 2nd burn ban for 2025 on Nov. 25 at an unusual time during the fall months, due to a lack of annual rainfall.

Christopher Kepner, father of Anna Kepner, who died on a cruise, will now be required to appear in court on Dec. 5. No reason ...

The USC Trojans and Arizona State Sun Devils meet Wednesday in the Maui Invitational Championship Game. Tip-off is scheduled ...

Republican Dorothea Taylor Bogert withdrew, and Democrat Edwin Perez of Haines City was a late entrant as qualifying ended ...

Lakeland Linder International Airport is planning a significant expansion, including a new terminal and parking garage. The airport is pursuing Advanced Air Mobility technology, aiming to become a hub ...