Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland has announced an affiliation with Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The Polk County School Board voted 6-0 to approve a five-year contract for Superintendent Fred Heid, who will receive base ...

George Jenkins boys volleyball stayed undefeated against Dr. Phillips, advancing to the regional semis for the first time ...

Following the devastating collapse of Champlain Towers South in 2021, Florida has undertaken sweeping condo safety reforms.

Lakeland has published its plans to mill and repave 13 roadways across the city starting May 12 through mid-June. Will it ...

Closing Polk Virtual School will save the school district about $3.1 million a year, Chief of Staff Jason Pitts told School ...

The FWC said the attack occurred on Lake Kissimmee near the mouth of Tiger Creek. A similar, though non-lethal attack ...

The FWC says the couple's canoe struck the alligator in 2.5 feet of water, causing the animal to thrash and tip the boat. "She ended up on top of the alligator." ...

Commissioners were told that they can't raise fees enough to cover the costs of development without a special process, and ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife lists Lake Kissimmee as the lake with second-highest population of alligators in the state. Where do other Polk County lakes rank?

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise revealed two revised corridors for the Central Polk Parkway East moving farther north of Lake ...

A winning ticket was sold in the Tuesday, May 6 drawing in Jackpot Triple Play. Three of the seven winning tickets were sold ...