Discovery's Patterson led in the win over Lake Wales girls basketball as well as the superb season. And here are five reasons ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The victory in the championship match of the Class 2A, District 9 girls soccer tournament gave Lakeland Christian (15-1-3) its 16th consecutive district title and its 21st district title in 22 seasons ...