Calling it a "public health malpractice" Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said the state will urge localities to stop ...

Newly installed state House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton are markedly different but charismatic ...

The high school girls basketball season has gotten underway. Who gets your vote for Polk County's preseason player of the ...

Florida Education Secretary Manny Diaz Jr. joined other guests at Thursday’s groundbreaking for Polk State College's Haines City-Davenport Campus.

The local coaching carousel has been wound tight as three programs start the hunt for new head football coaches.

Winter Haven officials have voted to stop adding fluoride to the city's drinking water out of concern for the potential negative health impact on young children's developing brains. Commissioners ...

LAKELAND — Eight Polk County football teams entered the FHSAA playoffs last week and four remain with all four teams having a chance to still be standing next week. Polk County already has two ...

A private helicopter made a scary landing at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Thursday. In a video, it appears to spin out of control.

A vacancy arose when Jon Mayor Jon Albert resigned effective this month to run for the Florida Legislature. He won election ...

Hoops season has returned to Polk County. Before the season gets into full swing, here are 10 of the area's top girls' ...

Owners of the Lake Mattie Mobile Home Park say that Polk County and the water district could do more to manage water flow and ...