Jennifer Susan Cruz struck a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and kicked at others, injuring an ICE officer during an ...

Polk County officials have lifted the burn ban following recent rains, but "will continuously monitor the KBDI and weather in ...

Polk County's FHSAA flag football of 2026 was the year of leveling up. The first puzzle piece to make this happen was Haines ...

It was senior night for Bartow midfielder April Clarke. In a rivalry game that means so much to the program and Clarke, she was excited and determined to play and win against Winter Haven for the ...

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican candidate for governor, drew a standing-room audience for a campaign rally at a restaurant in Lakeland.

Avelo Airlines has extended its flight schedule into early spring, with flights now available to the beginning of March. Avelo flies to eight airports in Florida, including Lakeland, Daytona Beach, ...

Two new Publix grocery stores are scheduled to open in Polk County, Florida, during the month of June. The new stores are part of a broader expansion in the county, with four new locations expected to ...

Haines City flag football quarterback Zebrielle Canaday is in the process to join Team USA. Is a spot in the 2028 Olympics on ...

George Jenkins' Dylan Mitchell is the player of the year. McKeel's Benjamin Arnold is the coach of the year. The Ledger's All ...

If you’re a winner, Florida law mandates the following information is public record: Name and location of the retailer where ...

Lakeland appoints Adam Lunn as director of Lakeland Linder International Airport as Kris Hallstrand departs for a role with ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said two friends were having fun flying formations over the North Lakeland countryside when ...