Lake Wales coach Heather Romanosky’s strategy was simple. She sacrificed offense to bolster the defense, and the plan worked ...

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Naples, Florida, via Air Force Two Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. He was whisked to the ...

People are flocking to Florida springs to see the hundreds of manatees elegantly gliding under the water. But look, don't ...

The new boundaries for Polk high schools will take effect in fall 2026. Students now in high school will be able to remain at their current schools.

An investigation found that Polk State College administrators did not violate laws or college policies in using foundation ...

The Judicial Circuit 10 Human Trafficking Symposium will take place Jan. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Polk State College ...

LAKELAND — Seniors Abigail Lovelady and seniors Elle Barrett have been bookend leaders for McKeel this season. Lovelady has ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called Alex Pretti “inherently stupid” for wearing a holstered gun during his encounter with ...

Nearly 50 Polk County residents have completed training with the ACLU to be "legal observers" of immigration enforcement ...

A Florida bill would require parental consent for STI treatment and to review medical surveys which ask about political ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said it appears two northbound cars made contact, causing one to enter the southbound lane in front of the oncoming truck.