A. Thomas Dotson of Lakeland has been an avid wildlife and nature photographer for decades. His work from Circle B Bar ...

Florida officials warn criminal penalties if riots form in anti-ICE raid demonstrations, in response to Los Angeles protests.

Water from the faucets of at least 42 million Americans is contaminated with unacceptable levels of “forever chemicals.” ...

There’s been a bevy of big moments for the leading boys lacrosse scorer in Polk County, Collis Rhodes.

The 2025 boys lacrosse season has culminated. No. 1-seeded Lakeland ended the season with a 10-7 record in the Class 2A, ...

Citing unprecedented growth, Winter Haven officials are discussing an "extraordinary circumstances study," the first step in ...

A health care company that was overpaid millions by the state for a COVID-19-related contract is going to pay the state back.

Saltman, who has committed to Florida State, followed up his stellar sophomore season when he reached the overall state ...

When Ben Saltman began playing high school tennis as a junior, his reputation and achievements as a juniors tennis player ...

The Toronto Blue Jays (35-30) and the St. Louis Cardinals (36-29) open a 3-game set Monday. First pitch from Busch Stadium in ...

The best moment last year for All Saints senior girls lacrosse midfielder Ally Sweet was senior night and how the ...

Theses are emergency contact numbers for Polk County, its municipalities, plus electric companies and aid services.