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

ORLANDO — Orlando Edgewater won the yardage statistical battle against Lakeland by about a 2 to 1 margin, howvever that’s all the Eagles won and it's not how games are decided.

As the CRA looks to sell three midtown buildings to their longtime tenants, some commissioners are questioning the terms. Here are the details.

Dale Henderson spent two and a half years as Polk County solid waste director, and implemented some big changes.

Bates most memorable Thanksgiving was last year’s (2024), which was when his grandma passed away. He said she was very important in his life because he lived with her for a short period of time. Even ...

There are 15 Christmas parades to choose from in Polk County this year. Here's all you need to know, including dates, times ...

Lakeland's first Christmas tree lighting in Munn Park drew a couple hundred people. But rain earlier in the day put a damper ...

The westbound Polk Parkway exit ramp to Winter Lake Road (State Road 540) has reopened after being closed for about 18 months. Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise announced the opening of the Exit 14 ramp ...

The Marsh Rabbit Run trail at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland is closed until further notice because of active alligator nesting sites, Polk County said July 28 in a news release. Alligator Alley ...

There will be no shortage of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Polk County. Here's a look at some of them.

Polk County officials issued a 2nd burn ban for 2025 on Nov. 25 at an unusual time during the fall months, due to a lack of ...

LAKELAND — Lakeland parents whose children have a sudden fever or cough that can't wait for an appointment with the doctor have a new option. Lakeland Regional Health announced the opening of its new ...