Sixteen Polk County restaurants fell short of standards in the last two months of October, and only four were perfect.

And this has been the case for years, as these student athletes have represented Polk County on the highest levels, including ...

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the ...

R. Bruce Anderson, a college professor, writes that society has it all wrong about this young generation. They just might be ...

Christmas is getting close. Thought about adding another stocking to the mantle? Here are four adorable pets who need homes.

In early 2024, FDOT asked for public input as part of a feasibility study for a route connecting SR 33 and Walt Williams Road. Here's what it looks like.

Newly appointed Fort Meade Commissioner Matthew Taylor joined the majority in a 3-2 vote against a motion to offer the city ...

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

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

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

All Saints freshman quarterback Al Bellotto (10) tries to break the tackle of St. Francis Catholic's John Mandernach (8) as Carson Long (32) prepares to make a hit on Satruday afternoon in the SSAA ...

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