Polk County football is in full swing. And the best part about this year is that no one really knows how each team will finish since it’s this early in 2026. As each week goes by, though, folks will ...

A Polk County Sheriff's Office K9 named Ace was shot by a suspect during a confrontation. The dog was released from an animal hospital after one of his legs was amputated. Ace received blood ...

A 64-year-old Haines City man was killed Aug. 11 while crossing an intersection on foot near Haines City High School. The accident happened about 9:30 a.m. at South 30th Street and Robinson Drive.

LAKELAND — The boy, who appeared to be in third or fourth grade, approached the entry gate at Dixieland Elementary School and noticed a younger boy tearfully resisting his mother’s attempt to usher ...

The 2026 Polk County season is back with a vengeance. And that means it’s that time of year to start thinking about some of the best defensive players in the county. In 2025, Lakeland had a shutdown ...

Of the 3,500 mosquito species in the world, only a few have developed an attraction to humans, experts said. They use several ...

The Polk County Republican Executive Committee endorsed incumbent Rick Wilson in a primary against fellow Republican Kelly Quinn. Local parties typically remain neutral in primaries, but the Polk ...

Michael Simpson is charged with second-degree murder after police said he intentionally turned off a diver's air supply.

The 10th Judicial Circuit Task Force is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in which a suspect was killed and a K9 ...

According to the National Football Foundation, only 7.8 percent of high school football players play college football at any NCAA or NAIA level and fewer than 3 percent play at the NCAA Division I ...

Florida's Attorney General has demanded six years of internal documents from The New York Times. The demand letter accuses the newspaper of "editorial malpractice" that could harm Florida's state ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said an Eagle Lake woman was killed when something went wrong with another driver's lane change. Both cars hit trees.