Polk County high school football coaches picked their players and coaches of the year and their all-district teams. Find out ...

Winter Haven volleyball ended its season in the regional finals on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Horizon High School.

Arguably one of Lakeland's most iconic, historic structures, the Deen House, built in 1912 is on the market for the second ...

A judge has set a final hearing for Dec. 3 on Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor’s bid to scuttle an attempted ...

The 2026 elections cycle has nearly run its course, and all political questions will be answered the night of Nov. 3. The ...

A first-of-its-kind discovery has researchers probing whether a popular way to control an invasive pest threatens native ...

Among the five Polk County football teams that have already clinched a playoff spot as a district champion is first-time ...

Lakeland is currently holding on to the No. 8 spot in the Florida rankings among teams eligible for FHSAA playoffs.

Lakeland sophomore bowler Kaydence Myers wanted to zero in on her mark heading into the 2026 FHSAA State Bowling ...

Mckeel’s Georgia Grace Spence competes in the 2026 Polk County Championship Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, in Winter Haven.

A Lakeland lawyer awaits a decision from the Florida Supreme Court, which could impose a suspension of one year over his ...

Florida District 51 Republican Rep. Hilary Holley seeks her first full term in a race with Democrat and Polk algebra teacher ...