The continuing resolution passed in March did not include $12 million sought by Rep. Scott Franklin, D-Lakeland, for Polk ...

The 2025 high school cheer season wrapped up with a bang.

Indivisible Polk, the Polk County Progressive Democratic Caucus and other groups organized the "Hands Off!" rally Saturday at ...

We appear to be creating what we have always claimed to abhor: “the best courts money can buy,” columnist R. Bruce Anderson writes.

The average fuel price in state has rose about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

The owners opened their first shop in 2019 in St. Pete. Their ice cream is made with fresh, often local ingredients.

Polk County Commissioners voted against increasing impact fees for new warehouse construction. The decision comes despite a study that found warehouses in Polk County generate more traffic than ...

Antonia Bennett, former Lake Gibson head girls basketball coach, is the new head coach for Lakeland girls basketball. Bennett ...

The precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect for 48 hours or until testing confirms that the water is safe to ...

In addition to the Depot 303 Bar, three other vendors will be in their stalls this weekend at the food hall. They are: Fat ...

This week's SPCA pets include Amos and his inseparable sidekick Edith, a goofball Rebel, the sweet Peppermint and the snuggly Connie.