Polk County is suspending a countywide burn ban that went into effect in November through April 16, following recent heavy ...

William Thomas Martin, 85, was the victim of an April 5 homicide at the Lake Blue Mobile Home Park, the Auburndale Police ...

Janard Dominic Childs, 34, was arrested in Plant City on April 8, a month and a half after a warrant was issued for his ...

Ulta Beauty World 2026 is happening in Orlando, Florida, on April 16. Here's what ticket holders need to know and if you can ...

The Florida Department of Transportation plans overnight detours on State Road 33 and some Interstate 4 ramps for April 13.

Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo kicks off a weeklong aviation event in Lakeland from April 14 to 19 with NASA presentations, U.S.

Thanks to athletes from other sports, George Jenkins has pieced together the best flag football team in Polk County. Here's ...

Former baseball coach John Carpenter, who died the day before Easter, was a mentor to his players on the field and students ...

Polk County School Board member Lisa Miller has filed to seek what would be a final four-year term in District 7.

Under the plans, the Polk General Hospital would be demolished and rebuilt, and more income levels would qualify for Polk's ...

The Fort Meade Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 at its April 7 meeting to recommend approval of a development agreement ...

A week after a surprise loss in a Florida Senate election, former state Rep. Josie Tomkow was criticized by Gov. Ron DeSantis ...