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 ...

The Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres play Game 1 of their best-of-7 second-round series Wednesday in Buffalo, New ...

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

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?

It's a small decrease of $5 per 1,000 kilowatt hours used. But the municipal-owned utility is optimistic it can lower the ...

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

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

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

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

The stormwater fees for single-family homeowners will rise 120% over the next 10 years. But the city has $70 million in ...