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

Polk County supporters need to vote for the most surprising football campaign in 2025? Your coach is in here, too.

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.

The Miami Heat (9-6) visit the Chicago Bulls (8-6) on Friday in NBA Cup group play. Tip-off from United Center in Chicago, Illinois, is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around ...

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.

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

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

If the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has its way, a huge swath of the Eastern Gulf, long considered off limits, will be ...

Laura Kosa of Auburndale is thankful for the adoption of her daughter, Ansley, in July, adding to her family of former foster ...

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