Lakeland Electric experienced a new all-time record high energy demand during July's heatwave, which will result in a fuel rate hike.

Using two grants, Bok Tower Gardens embarked on a $3.7 million campaign to restore the tower and its moat while installing 250,000 new plants.

The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra will use guest conductors for the four concerts in its masterworks series, beginning with a recital Oct. 11.

Animal advocates showed up for the third time this year to demand a spay-neuter program for feral cat populations in Polk ...

At a hearing in Miami, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams issued an order halting any new construction at the facility ...

Two candidates, Don Burns and Terry Coney, have filed to run for Lakeland's Northeast District seat this November.

Chick-fil-A is bringing back a fan-favorite drink with a twist, a new pretzel-bun sandwich and new waffle chips. Here's what to know.

Two people have been arrested following a boating incident in North Carolina that killed a 10-year-old girl and left one ...

A coronal mass ejection hurtling from the sun toward Earth could unleash the northern lights in up to 18 states in the US.

Polk County Schools Superintendent Fred Heid warned that the state "seemingly underestimated the fiscal impact that vouchers would have." ...

It is the first time that the Polk Education Foundation has awarded $1 million in scholarships since its inception in 1988.

Here are 24 players who could emerge as the most productive wide receivers in Polk County in the 2025 high school football season.