Polk County OKs water/wastewater hikes — bills may rise up to 80%; new fees, $21.43M septage plant through 2030.

Freddie Stevenson's organization hosted football camp that drew 76 athletes. Roy Fuoco. More Videos. Breakdowns found before ...

Polk County Commissioners have approved significant increases for water and wastewater rates and fees. Officials cite rapid population growth and rising construction costs as the primary reasons for ...

Lakeland's proposed 2027 budget keeps property tax rates the same, meaning slightly higher bills along with increased fees.

Kate Wallace, appointed last year, must contend with Sarah Corona and Victor Sims as she seeks a full term on the Polk County ...

Freight Handlers, a logistics and warehouse labor company, will lay off 168 workers at Publix distribution centers in Florida ...

The fourth new Publix store in Polk County in 2026 is set to open July 16 at the Mariana Acres shopping center on Havendale ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said investigators believe they've identified a suspect in the death of a female in Eagle Lake on July 21.

Higher Education has been taking big hits for the past couple of years. I get it. And the defensive responses have not always been spot-on, either. If I hear “well-rounded” one more time I may lose it ...

Ruby Nugent, a Florida A&M grad, starred at Lake Wales, graduating in 2001, and will replace Mike Settle as the Highlanders' ...

A Florida deputy responding to a report of suspected domestic violence became the victim of assault himself, as the suspect ...

Even with two new schools planned for northeast Polk County, the school district expects to be about 3,200 spots short as the population surges.