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 ...

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

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

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

Oxbridge Academy 's Kenny Klein placed first in the 2026 Boys High School Golf National Invitational, played at Pinehurst, ...

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

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.

Florida's 'Live Local' law aims to boost affordable housing but strips local control, sparking election debates.

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.

Running back Anthony Howard is one of the top juniors in the state and is back at Auburndale after spending sophomore season ...

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