Lakeland police say it appears the vehicle had the green light and the pedestrian walking sign indicated do not cross.

An appellate court removed Torea Spohr from a case, saying she had displayed bias and ignored its orders and state law, a ...

A. Thomas Dotson of Lakeland has been an avid wildlife and nature photographer for decades. His work from Circle B Bar ...

Florida officials warn criminal penalties if riots form in anti-ICE raid demonstrations, in response to Los Angeles protests.

There’s been a bevy of big moments for the leading boys lacrosse scorer in Polk County, Collis Rhodes.

The 2025 boys lacrosse season has culminated. No. 1-seeded Lakeland ended the season with a 10-7 record in the Class 2A, ...

Protests are taking place in Florida, nationwide on June 14 to object President Trump's alleged birthday plans to celebrate with a military parade.

Citing unprecedented growth, Winter Haven officials are discussing an "extraordinary circumstances study," the first step in ...

Saltman, who has committed to Florida State, followed up his stellar sophomore season when he reached the overall state ...

A health care company that was overpaid millions by the state for a COVID-19-related contract is going to pay the state back.

When Ben Saltman began playing high school tennis as a junior, his reputation and achievements as a juniors tennis player ...

Theses are emergency contact numbers for Polk County, its municipalities, plus electric companies and aid services.