A Lakeland man faces charges of DUI manslaughter in a fatal crash on East Memorial Boulevard on March 2. Jeffery Ronald Allen ...

Isaiah Jackson of Bartow Elementary Academy is the recipient of the Kids Tag Art “Tax Collector’s Choice” Award.

The commission interviewed 13 applicants for circuit and county court vacancies created by a legislative action and the ...

Lake Gibson, McKeel, George Jenkins wrestling earn historic FHSAA state championships. See that and all Polk County placers ...

The symposium on Southern politics is held at The Citadel, a place that reminds us of the men and women that have to carry ...

Victory Christian, however, wasn’t finished. The Storm put on a furious rally in the final five minutes before Sagemont prevailed, 67-63, on Saturday in the championship game of the 2026 FHSAA Class ...

Isaac Jackson is a 19-year veteran of the Haines City Police Department. He replaces Jay Hopwood, who retired in January.

These seven classic Polk County restaurants that have deep historic roots and still serve food that drives a loyal following.

The farm near Florida Polytechnic University is expected to produce up to 74.8 megawatts, or enough to power 12,500 homes.

Bryson Love, 23, of Winter Haven died after a chain-reaction crash sent an SUV careening into oncoming traffic, the Polk ...

Republican Hilary Holley and Democrat Edwin Perez face off March 24 in a special election for Florida House District 51, ...

Santa Fe Catholic hung around for the first half but couldn't keep up with Miami Country Day in the second half.