The graduation rate for Polk County Public Schools improved by 5.5 percentage points to an overall rate of 87.7% for 2025, ...

On Jan. 20, a year into President Donald Trump's second term, a protest asks Americans to walk off their jobs. Here's what to ...

The 48th annual parade is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, and there are three other Lakeland events in the coming week.

CFO Blaise Ingoglia handed out replica checks to leaders from six agencies to represent reimbursements for assisting federal ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Kyle Davis to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees.

George Jenkins coach Jake Molony said goalkeeper Lily Sarris has been responsible for half of the Eagles wins over the past ...

Fort Meade city commissioners approved a proposal directing $1.1 million of the remaining state grant money toward business ...

Here is how Lakeland's Rolijah Hardy found his way to Bloomington with the help of his Hoosier aunt ahead of CFP Championship ...

A proposed constitutional amendment aimed to protect religious expression in public schools passed its first legislative test ...

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill introduced by Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Tampa, the Combating Online Predators Act.

The National Weather Service is expected to issue a freeze warning by Thursday for Polk County. Here's what to expect.

Which Polk County high school cheer team has the most momentum heading into regionals? Please, vote now. The poll closes ...