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 ...

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

Truth in Millage notices, which show property owners what their taxes will be under proposed rates, are already online and ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Six new members will be inducted into the Polk Arts and Culture Hall of Fame. The inductees, including the late painter ...

The report confirmed that Polk State College's enrollment rose 2.5%, but that figure ranked 22nd out of 28 state colleges.

For teachers to firefighters, EMTs and even many police officers, the average wage is often below what is needed to support a ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said no foul play was suspected in the fatal fire in The Hamptons golf community.