Devin Stephenson, President of Florida Polytechnic University, will speak May 7 at a meeting of the Republican Club of ...

It’s been a remarkable season for undefeated George Jenkins boys volleyball, as the program rolls into playoffs this coming ...

Polk County has a great reputation for fastpitch softball as seven programs have combined to win 21 state title led by Bartow ...

Kenny Kelly was a four-sport standout at Tampa Catholic in the '90s and begins first spring football practice at Kathleen.

Polk County might not have the ocean, but there's no shortage of waterfront, Key West vibes. Old-timers won't be surprised ...

What time is liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida? ULA Atlas V, Amazon rocket launch should be visible for most of the state ...

Todd Jackson's retrial in the 2020 slayings of a Haines City couple started this week. His first trial in 2024 ended in a ...

The virtue of mercy may be scorned by the proud as being for suckers and losers, but Francis’ message was a deliberate rejection of that attitude.

HAINES CITY — Haines City flag football roared into the Class 4A FHSAA Flag Football State Championships with an unblemished record, but the Hornets were faced against the No. 23 team in the ...

Arian Smith won two state titles in track at Mulberry before transferring to Lakeland. He had a breakout season in college ...

The latest shooting happened late in the evening of April 25 outside the McDonald's at U.S. 92 and Combee Road in Lakeland.

Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar owners opened Market on Kentucky in Lakeland, Florida to support local entrepreneurs. The new ...