For the first time in 20 years, Swiftmud has updated minimum flows on the Upper Peace River, which could affect future water ...

St. Stephens Episocpal’s NAeha Akella, who finished second behind Roy on Saturday, is the only other runner in 1A under 18:40 ...

Among the other top games this week are Kissimmee Osceola at Lake Wales, Lakeland Christian at Sebring and Victory Christian ...

Here's the rundown of how Polk County high school football teams fared during Week 5 action on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

Auburndale’s budget swells 28.4% from the current year, but the increase results from capital projects rather than higher spending on city operations.

Fort Meade has rescinded a precautionary boil-water advisory that had been in effect since Sept. 8. The city posted the ...

Skip (py) down to SPCA Florida soon to meet this unique dog and witness her victory lap home. At SPCA Florida, special cats ...

Florida troopers corral an emu wandering along a busy highway and confirm that no insurance policies were sold during the ...

Winter Haven's proposed 2027 budget is heavy on capital projects, includes employee raises and comes with higher property taxes. Here's why.

The boy was crossing U.S. 27 and crossed in front of a Ford Explorer traveling north, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported.

As Fort Meade postponed a scheduled vote on the budget, a commissioner continued his campaign against the city manager, ...

The building on South Florida Avenue, just south of Main Street, is being razed. Here's what the plans are for the site.