Committees for Polk County Public Schools voted to remove the six titles after reviewing them following public challenges.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the U.S. and state flags to be flown at half staff to honor the late U.S. Rep. Andy ...

Sheriff Grady Judd cut the ribbon Nov. 4 along side commissioners for a fourth public safety facility: the new Sheriff’s ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A memorial service at a Polk County park turned into an armed robbery that landed four suspects behind bars.

Everett Brown, 59, was arrested after he called 911 for help after his home was burglarized and he was attacked, but forgot ...

Police in Florida arrested three teenagers who are accused of robbing a male victim at gunpoint while he was attending a ...

Applications are currently being taken at visitcentralflorida.org/silver-garlands-awards/ until Dec. 1. Silver Garlands is a ...

Acclaimed classic “ The Handmaid’s Tale ” is one of the most-removed books in Florida schools.

Election Day 2024 is here. Final voting for the general election will take place Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Polk County ...

Eight Polk County high school athletes have signed with colleges on the first day of the early signing period.

Eight Polk County high school football teams have made the playoffs. Which teams have the best chance to escape out of ...

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is advancing its plans for a new expressway in Osceola County near Poinciana. The ...