Polk County Health Department: Gun violence a leading cause of youth deaths in the county ...
Officials say two boys were hit by a vehicle while crossing a road near a Winter Haven church. An 8-year-old boy was killed, while a 10-year-old was critically hurt.
These seven classic Polk County restaurants that have deep historic roots and still serve food that drives a loyal following.
RATHDRUM, Idaho — A pilot four-day school week is a possibility for the 2026-2027 school year in the Lakeland Joint School District. Superintendent Rusty Taylor presented data and survey findings ...
Lilly Warren, whose family benefited in 2018, now volunteers with Inheritance of Hope at its Legacy Retreats for families ...
A 67-year-old Lakeland man died Thursday morning after his bicycle collided with a van on U.S. Highway 98 North, police said. The crash happened around 10 a.m. on a seven-lane stretch of U.S. 98 near ...
Polk County is paying an organization for more food at its pantries. But other food insecurity leaders say it wasn't transparent about its agreement.
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The farm near Florida Polytechnic University is expected to produce up to 74.8 megawatts, or enough to power 12,500 homes.
Deputies say the man's motorcycle crashed for unknown reasons before he was hit by two vehicles.
Republican Hilary Holley and Democrat Edwin Perez face off March 24 in a special election for Florida House District 51, seeking to succeed Josie Tomkow.
Two juveniles were seriously injured in a crash in eastern Polk County. Authorities closed part of University Avenue as investigators work to determine what happened.