Octavio Hernandez, a Democrat, drew encouragement from gaining almost 44% of the vote in 2024 with less than $10,000 in ...

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

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

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

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.

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

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." ...

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.

Tate is the longest-tenured head coach consecutively in Polk County but at four schools. He took over an 0-10 Kathleen squad ...