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.

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 ...

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

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

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

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

From left, head coach Jeremy Bohnenstiehl, Rachel Rajavich, Caroline Dekalb, Leonie Tavares, Georgia Grace Spence and Diya Kavalackal pose with the district championship trophy.

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's early in the wrestling season. But there already has been some amazing moments. Which high school program has stood out the most? Vote.

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

Women Wilderness and Faith and the Lake Wales Moose Lodge #2391 will host its annual Breakfast with Santa and Santa’s Secret ...