Planning a Florida beach trip? Find out which beaches allow driving, how much it costs, and important wildlife safety tips ...

A truck traveling west on Ariana Street in Lakeland drifted across the eastbound lanes and struck a tree, the Lakeland Police ...

Winter Haven officials approved an estimated $3.25 million tax break to bring a bank's operations center into downtown. The ...

Thinking about a Florida vacation this summer? Better factor in hurricane season. What to know about timing, refunds, and ...

Polk County has received a $70 million grant to improve water flow and quality in the Lake Hancock basin, from North Lakeland to the Peace River. The funds originated from a HUD disaster recovery ...

Bartow's Ryleigh Knowlton, McKeel's Chloe Lanier turn in pitching gems to lead their teams to victory in regional semifinals.

Polk State College’s Presidential Search Committee named Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, Florida’s commissioner of education.

Polk State basketball will have a new head coach this coming season — one who has won an NCAA and NBA championship.

Lake Wales' Zamirya McBurrows is having her best year pitching and hitting. Both were on display in the Highlanders' 11-0 win ...

The Leapfrog Group's Spring 2026 report graded hospitals on patient safety. Winter Haven Hospital earned its sixth ...

John Parks, 54, of Lakeland died after being struck by two vehicles the night of May 8 on North Florida Avenue in Lakeland, ...

There have been more than 60 players, who played high school football in Polk County, drafted by NFL teams, including 10 players selected in the first round. To reach the point of being drafted and ...