State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.12 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, ...

Of 12 Polk County restaurants that failed to meet standards Sept. 16-29, three had violations related to pests. See the ...

Meet this week's featured SPCA pets for adoption: wildly affectionate Miley, outdoorsy Maverick, playful Precious and timid ...

The deadline for registering to vote in Polk County is Oct. 7, and the final day to request a mail ballot for the general ...

As of 5 p.m. Saturday, the storm was expected to be a Category 3 and hit Wednesday afternoon near St. Petersburg, tracking through Polk County.

Victory Christian (6-0) continued to stay perfect thanks to the Cru Slocum show and a 49-30 win over Kathleen on Friday night ...

Lakeland commissioners are expected to vote Monday on a proposed parking permit system that would offer free parking to some ...

LAKELAND — Lakeland waited out rain delays in three of its first four games, but played Lake Gibson on Tuesday night to avoid another weather delay as Tropical Storm Helene continues to churn ...

In a close battle that was still a seven-point game with four minutes to play, Bartow made enough plays late to pull out a 24 ...

A power failure allowed a man to enter a Bartow building that holds offices of the Polk County Supervisor of Elections, ...

Lakeland Drive Electric Day will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Well, 114 E. Parker St., in Lakeland.

The four finalists for Bartow's police chief job will have interviews next week, and there's a public meet and greet on Oct.