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

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

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 Geminid meteor showers, considered one of the best of the year, is about to peak in 2025. Here are the best locations in ...

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 ...

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

If you're a fan of the small-format specialty grocer in Polk County, the options are limited. Site plans indicate a possible ...

Here are highlights of the seven games in which Lakeland and St. Thomas have played for the football state title.

LAKELAND — McKeel didn’t get just another player to replace one of the two seniors it graduated last season when Leonie Tavares joined the team this year. Tavares has become an impact player. Two ...