For many people, this time of year can be a dreaded, awful time of unmeetable expectations, impossible emotional demands and ...

Shanard Clower is the big schools offensive player of the year and Omari Russell is the small schools offensive player of the ...

Preview all of the adoptable pets at www.spcaflorida.org. To meet or adopt a pet at SPCA Florida, stop by the Adoption Center ...

Malik Morris is the big schools defensive player of the year and Jozia Scott is the small schools defensive player of the ...

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

Lakeland has continued to expand its vast parks and recreational offerings in 2024 by creating an esports center at the ...

A dead bat found in a dog kennel in Fort Meade is Polk County's sixth confirmed case of rabies for 2024, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

A pedestrian trying to cross the street was hit by a vehicle and later died at the hospital on Christmas Eve in Lakeland.

Lakeland Antique Mall will move about two miles north to 4985 U.S. 98 N., taking over a space previously occupied by a Save-A ...

A state board found probable cause in January that Lori Cunningham violated standards when her company sold uniforms to two ...

In a surprise appearance, Leo Schofield Jr. joined "Bone Valley" co-creator Gilbert King on stage Saturday at the Polk ...

Polk County Parks and Recreation will begin enforcing revised campground rules on Jan. 1.The changes are intended to improve ...