Lakeland, Lake Wales and Victory Christian play in the second round of the FHSAA high chool football playoffs.

Lakeland's first multilane roundabout at Waring and Drane Field roads should open Nov. 24, according to the FDOT.

The FDOT says that, weather permitting, the new multilane roundabout at Waring and Drane Field roads will open Nov. 24, 2025.

A wide variety of Polk County restaurants will be serving meals on Thanksgiving day, some with a special flair.

Two fellow Republicans filed to run in the Senate District 14 special election, but neither remained in the race as ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said she took more than $81,000 in unauthorized payments and bonuses since her hiring in 2020.

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the ...

A Lakeland resident started a petition two years ago to have a Christmas tree in Munn Park. With a little help from the LDDA, that finally happened.

A judge said state officials did not err when ordering supervisors of elections to scrap petition signatures for adult-use ...

See where the Polk County high school athletes are heading to college following the NCAA early signing period.

Hailee Seely, an FWC spokesperson, said the FWC's Freshwater Fisheries Management is working with the city to monitor the ...

Here are 51 Polk County high school wrestlers to look out for in the 2025-26 season, including a number of state qualifiers ...