“It’s cold. Florida-cold. Out-of-soup, tile-floors-are-hostile, socks-with-sandals cold,” the Charlotte County Public Safety account posted on social media with a blue chattering emoji with icicles ...

Shania Patterson piloted Discovery girls basketball to a win over Lake Wales, much like she's done all season for the Spartans.

It’s a big win for us. We’ve been talking about Publix for decades,” City Manager Ryan Leavengood said. “A good get for the community.” ...

"We're really excited about Lakeland and we're still learning the market. We're trying to figure out what will work best in and out of here." ...

Lake Wales coach Heather Romanosky’s strategy was simple. She sacrificed offense to bolster the defense, and the plan worked ...

People are flocking to Florida springs to see the hundreds of manatees elegantly gliding under the water. But look, don't ...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Naples, Florida, via Air Force Two Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. He was whisked to the ...

The Judicial Circuit 10 Human Trafficking Symposium will take place Jan. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Polk State College ...

The new boundaries for Polk high schools will take effect in fall 2026. Students now in high school will be able to remain at their current schools.

Nearly 50 Polk County residents have completed training with the ACLU to be "legal observers" of immigration enforcement activities.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said it appears two northbound cars made contact, causing one to enter the southbound lane in front of the oncoming truck.

An investigation found that Polk State College administrators did not violate laws or college policies in using foundation funds to pay student fees.