Sheriff Grady Judd reports 281 arrests in a massive undercover operation targeting human trafficking and child sex predators.

Lake Hamilton Police Chief Christopher Votour was fired by Town Administrator Brittney Sandoval, who said he violated several ...

Polk County high school football coaches picked their players and coaches of the year and their all-district teams. Find out ...

Palmer Davis, who has served as Lakeland city attorney since 2019 and 18 years with the city before that, has announced his ...

Winter Haven volleyball ended its season in the regional finals on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Horizon High School.

Can the Polk County School Board and County Commission coordinate better as the county grows rapidly? Officials got together ...

Among the five Polk County football teams that have already clinched a playoff spot as a district champion is first-time ...

Arguably one of Lakeland's most iconic, historic structures, the Deen House, built in 1912 is on the market for the second ...

The 2026 elections cycle has nearly run its course, and all political questions will be answered the night of Nov. 3. The ...

Florida District 51 Republican Rep. Hilary Holley seeks her first full term in a race with Democrat and Polk algebra teacher ...

Lakeland sophomore bowler Kaydence Myers wanted to zero in on her mark heading into the 2026 FHSAA State Bowling ...

A judge has set a final hearing for Dec. 3 on Fort Meade City Commissioner Matthew Taylor’s bid to scuttle an attempted ...