Polk State College has been fortunate to benefit from the leadership of many exceptional presidents. Their tenures are marked by lasting accomplishments including new and renovated facilities, ...

Recently, in Mullin v. Doe, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s statements on immigrants were not “overtly racist.” Upon hearing that decision, I was reminded of a different Supreme Court ...

Fresh out of college and newly employed at the local elementary school, a new teacher sits through onboarding before being handed the keys to a classroom and granted access to young minds. With kitten ...

Did you celebrate America's 250th at Lakeland's Red, White and Kaboom? Check out the faces, the fun and the fireworks.

Polk County might not be filled with sandy beaches, but we do love our water. And a long Fourth of July weekend is a great time to enjoy the water ― whether it's joyriding on a boat, fishing from a ...

A Haines City man has been charged with DUI manslaughter in relation to a crash in Lake Wales that killed a 17-year-old. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Ricky Morris Willis, ...

The chain has submitted a request for zoning verification in a storefront that until recently housed a Japanese dessert shop.

A new Miss Florida 2026 and Miss Florida's Teen were crowned Saturday in Lakeland amid a glitzy ball with dances, songs and ...

Three years before being named Haines City police chief, Isaac Jackson was sanctioned for using his city-issued phone for ...

Three years before he was promoted to Haines City police chief, Isaac Jackson was suspended for using his city-issued phone ...

The governor announced the results of this years FAST testing during a stop in Lakeland. See how Polk County compared to the ...

Gov. DeSantis vetoed $2.6 million to Frostproof for Lake Clinch shoreline stabilization, along with three Lakeland projects ...