But since the end of the season, Auburndale will have to grow without some key seniors. Outside hitter Ethan Tran this past ...

Publix saw its first-quarter sales increase 15%. A lagging stock market was a drain on net earnings, but the company ...

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland has announced an affiliation with Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Following the devastating collapse of Champlain Towers South in 2021, Florida has undertaken sweeping condo safety reforms.

The Polk County School Board voted 6-0 to approve a five-year contract for Superintendent Fred Heid, who will receive base ...

Basketball start Lorianys Castanon Cruz scores all three runs in Mulberry's 3-2 victory over Tampa Chamberlain.

The FWC says the couple's canoe struck the alligator in 2.5 feet of water, causing the animal to thrash and tip the boat. "She ended up on top of the alligator." ...

Lakeland has published its plans to mill and repave 13 roadways across the city starting May 12 through mid-June. Will it ...

Closing Polk Virtual School will save the school district about $3.1 million a year, Chief of Staff Jason Pitts told School ...

George Jenkins boys volleyball stayed undefeated against Dr. Phillips, advancing to the regional semis for the first time ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife lists Lake Kissimmee as the lake with second-highest population of alligators in the state. Where do other Polk County lakes rank?

The FWC said the attack occurred on Lake Kissimmee near the mouth of Tiger Creek. A similar, though non-lethal attack ...