Polk County has a great reputation for fastpitch softball as seven programs have combined to win 21 state title led by Bartow ...

Kenny Kelly was a four-sport standout at Tampa Catholic in the '90s and begins first spring football practice at Kathleen.

It’s been a remarkable season for undefeated George Jenkins boys volleyball, as the program rolls into playoffs this coming ...

Polk County might not have the ocean, but there's no shortage of waterfront, Key West vibes. Old-timers won't be surprised ...

Todd Jackson's retrial in the 2020 slayings of a Haines City couple started this week. His first trial in 2024 ended in a ...

The virtue of mercy may be scorned by the proud as being for suckers and losers, but Francis’ message was a deliberate rejection of that attitude.

What time is liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida? ULA Atlas V, Amazon rocket launch should be visible for most of the state pending weather, clouds.

Arian Smith won two state titles in track at Mulberry before transferring to Lakeland. He had a breakout season in college ...

Jett loves hikes and cuddlethons. Brie is an energetic dogo/Argentino mix. Arrow is an affectionate and curious kitty, and ...

WINTER HAVEN — All Saints continued to be the top girls lacrosse team in Polk County. The Saints dominated county opponents ...

Under the agreement, police at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland could serve as agents for U.S. Immigration and ...

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