Lakeland considers big hike in stormwater fees to fund $69M in projects

The proposed increase could nearly double fees for typical residents over five years, and for businesses it could be far more ...

Flying Tigers Spring Training baseball tickets available

With just over 70 days left for Spring Training baseball, the Flying Tigers Spring Training baseball tickets are available.

Eagle Lake man charged with shaking baby boy, causing severe injuries

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the 3-month-old suffered a brain bleed, retinal hemorrhaging, bruising to his abdomen ...

Fort Meade picks newcomer to fill opening on City Commission

Fort Meade commissioners voted 3-1 to appoint Matthew Taylor to the opening for Seat 1 created by the death of James “Possum” ...

Fight over sand mine near Lake Wales 55-plus community isn't finished

The Polk Planning Commission rejected the plans for an 855-acre sand mine adjacent to the Saddlebag Lake Resort. Now the applicant has appealed.
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County champ Leonie Tavares wins district title by 9 strokes, leads McKeel girls to team title

LAKELAND — McKeel didn’t get just another player to replace one of the two seniors it graduated last season when Leonie Tavares joined the team this year. Tavares has become an impact player. Two ...