The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he sold the cocaine that killed a 65-year-old Bartow woman in October 2024.

The report confirmed that Polk State College's enrollment rose 2.5%, but that figure ranked 22nd out of 28 state colleges.

Just ask 2024 state champions Frostproof, Santa Fe Catholic and Fort Meade just how pertinent the linebackers were to their ...

It was the time of his underclassman golf life for George Jenkins junior golfer Andrew Sagnella. He placed as the runner-up ...

Debora Bland has opened her first brick-and-mortar venture serving up Bavarian pretzels and Polish donuts along with coffee in Lakeland's Dixieland.

Spring football is underway throughout Polk CountyLakeland coach Marvin Frazier speaks with former Lakeland coach Bill Castle during a break in spring practice at Bryant Stadium.

The man led deputies on a 48-hour manhunt after being dropped off near I-4 and U.S. 27 after the Aug. 12 shooting at Home Suites, the Sheriff's Office said.

Six new members will be inducted into the Polk Arts and Culture Hall of Fame. The inductees, including the late painter ...

For teachers to firefighters, EMTs and even many police officers, the average wage is often below what is needed to support a family.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said no foul play was suspected in the fatal fire in The Hamptons golf community.

Two adults were found dead inside a burning mobile home in Auburndale, Florida. The fire was reported by a neighbor on August 12th. Autopsies will be performed to determine the cause of death. The ...

LAKELAND — Victory Christian is looking for a new football coach after Kendrick Stewart recently stepped down following eight seasons as the Storm’s head coach. “It was a God thing ...