Polk County commissioners approved no-boating zones in newly designated swimming areas in three lakes over safety concerns.

As our president seeks resolution of the Ukrainian struggle, it cannot end in a forced Ukrainian capitulation.

Moses Ojeda had a first appearance in court May 19 and is being held without bond on a murder charge. He is scheduled for an ...

Barkley is a hyper outdoor explorer. Dolly has a heart as big as Tennessee. Cappuccino overflows with love. And Gucci is a ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

Two tropical waves moved off the coast of Africa this week as we approach the Memorial Day weekend and the start of hurricane ...

The fee for construction and demolition debris will rise 26%. For yard waste, it's 66%. Fees will rise 5% per year after that ...

AUBURNDALE — Auburndale head football coach Antonio Thomas knew that Fort Meade possessed the championship moxie thanks to ...

The approved plan includes bike lanes on the main road and simple sidewalks. Residents have clamored for a separated 8- to 10 ...

Recent heavy rains lowered the risk of wildfires in Polk County. The wet weather pattern led to a repeal of an April 15 burn ...

Following UNC baseball's semifinal win vs. FSU in the 2025 ACC Tournament, head coach Scott Forbes, Alex Madera and Perry Hargett discussed the win.

Alex Rich, executive director and chief curator of the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art in Lakeland, plans to leave after ...