“It’s cold. Florida-cold. Out-of-soup, tile-floors-are-hostile, socks-with-sandals cold,” the Charlotte County Public Safety account posted on social media with a blue chattering emoji with icicles ...

Head coach Tanner Adams said team could be more talented than its last state tournament team but faces strong challenges in ...

Shania Patterson piloted Discovery girls basketball to a win over Lake Wales, much like she's done all season for the Spartans.

"We're really excited about Lakeland and we're still learning the market. We're trying to figure out what will work best in and out of here." ...

Lake Wales coach Heather Romanosky’s strategy was simple. She sacrificed offense to bolster the defense, and the plan worked ...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Naples, Florida, via Air Force Two Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. He was whisked to the ...

People are flocking to Florida springs to see the hundreds of manatees elegantly gliding under the water. But look, don't ...

The Judicial Circuit 10 Human Trafficking Symposium will take place Jan. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Polk State College ...

The new boundaries for Polk high schools will take effect in fall 2026. Students now in high school will be able to remain at their current schools.

Nearly 50 Polk County residents have completed training with the ACLU to be "legal observers" of immigration enforcement activities.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said it appears two northbound cars made contact, causing one to enter the southbound lane in front of the oncoming truck.

An investigation found that Polk State College administrators did not violate laws or college policies in using foundation funds to pay student fees.