The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the 3-month-old suffered a brain bleed, retinal hemorrhaging, bruising to his abdomen ...

The proposed increase could nearly double fees for typical residents over five years, and for businesses it could be far more ...

Polk Superintendent Fred Heid said two charter companies did not qualify under the Schools of Hope program, and he denied all ...

Commissioners were told in September that Polk County has the most restrictive alcohol-sales laws in Central Florida.

The Polk Planning Commission rejected the plans for an 855-acre sand mine adjacent to the Saddlebag Lake Resort. Now the applicant has appealed.

Two of the three eastbound lanes near 1st Street have been closed as emergency personnel respond to an accident.

Lakeland has now gone eight consecutive quarters without scoring a touchdown. The Dreadnaughts ran for 157 yards and passed, and Kelin Hendrix passed for 89 yards. The 265 yards of total offense was ...

It took 10 years for Lakeland to avenge its first lost to St. Thomas in the state championship game in 2008, winning the next ...

Lakeland defensive back CJ Kresser runs the ball out of the end zone after his game-clinching intercetion agaisnt Tampa Gather in the Class 5A, Region 2 semifinals at Bryant Stadium.

The DEP listed desired projects for Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve, Colt Creek State Park and Lake Kissimmee ...

The ambulance was attempting to cross U.S. 27 with flashing lights and sirens when it was hit by a pickup truck, the Polk ...

Budget-friendly grocery chain Aldi opened a newly converted Winn-Dixie supermarket Dec. 4 at 2900 Lakeland Highlands Road in ...