From growth management to infrastructure, public safety and affordable housing, see what's driving the four candidates for ...

Local elections are on the way in Florida, the elections that affect everyone and nearly everything we rely on to continue ...

Lake Gibson drove from its 21 — actually from its 11 after a 10-yard penalty on first down — to the Bartow 11 on its first drive of the second half. But a penalty, a short gain and two incompletions ...

This week's featured SPCA pets include two canine cuddlebugs, Cora and Rowdy, and two high-energy, playful cats, Rowdy and ...

Easton Drive's existing brick surface has experienced repeated washouts during heavy rainfall, undermining the brick foundation, Lakeland said.

Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network will hold an open house Oct. 11 at Tenoroc Public Use Area and Youth Conservation ...

The Alligator Alley trail at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland has been reopened to the public. A portion of the trail had been closed since June because of alligator activity. With the reopening of ...

The 44,234 square-foot store in North Lakeland will be the first in Polk County for Academy Sports + Outdoors.

The League of Women Voters of Polk County will hold an event called "Everyone Deserves a Second Chance" on Oct. 7 at The Well ...

What a wild set of events for All Saints that led to a high school football win.

Including Palmer’s record-setting performance, Wilshire’s boys and girls swim teams combined to set five more school records en route to sweeping the team titles at the 36th Annual City of Lakeland ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd seeks clarity for state laws on open carry as Florida Legislature starts hearings next week.