R. Bruce Anderson is the Dr. Sarah D. and L. Kirk McKay, Jr. Endowed Chair in American History, Government, and Civics and Miller Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Florida Southern ...

Spring football is underway throughout Polk CountyLakeland coach Marvin Frazier speaks with former Lakeland coach Bill Castle during a break in spring practice at Bryant Stadium.

Lake Wales coach Tavaris Johnson couldn’t have been happier with how his team played in the Kickoff Classic. Considering his ...

After suffering a near career-ending injury, Florida football defensive lineman Jamari Lyons is challenging for the starting nose tackle spot this season.

Debora Bland has opened her first brick-and-mortar venture serving up Bavarian pretzels and Polish donuts along with coffee ...

A couple in their 60s were identified as the victims of a deadly Aug. 12 modular home fire in Auburndale in The Hamptons golf community in western Auburndale. The Polk County Sheriff's Office ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he sold the cocaine that killed a 65-year-old Bartow woman in October 2024.

Lakeland faces major tests early in the season beginning in the Kickoff Classic then in cross-country matchup against national power in Game 2.

LAKELAND — Victory Christian is looking for a new football coach after Kendrick Stewart recently stepped down following eight seasons as the Storm’s head coach. “It was a God thing ...

Following a fight on Lake Winterset, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced zero tolerance for disorderly conduct. Eight males were arrested on various charges, including rioting, affray ...

David Joseph Pittman was convicted in 1991 of killing Clarence and Barbara Knowles and their daughter, Bonnie, at their home ...

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 Check Cash4Life ...