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Reptile lovers are beginning to fight back against the state's rules, which they say are way too restrictive. → Read More
The Polk County School District will go to Puerto Rico next month to recruit new teachers and other staffers. → Read More
A human trafficking victim is using her experience to help others. → Read More
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with a dozen law enforcement agencies to crack down on gangs. → Read More
Lakeland is getting its first corner store in years with The Bodega Market opening this weekend. → Read More
One of Lakeland’s most popular and iconic restaurants caught on fire early Tuesday morning. → Read More
One of Florida’s most unusual and upscale golf resorts has been sold. → Read More
Tampa’s biggest party of the year just rolled down Bayshore Blvd. → Read More
Haines City's first dog park was dedicated to a special member of the fire department who passed away. → Read More
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site. → Read More
City commissioners in Lakeland rejected a developer’s proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns. → Read More
Cell phone video shows a man being punched and tased by Lakeland police during a traffic stop. → Read More
After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring. → Read More
Foster care agencies, including Heartland for Children in Bartow, are desperately looking for more foster parents. → Read More
Residents say a Florida black bear has shown in the Thousand Oaks community almost every night for the last month. → Read More
A fire just tore through one of Polk County’s most beloved Bar-B-Que joints. → Read More
Hurricane Ian left a massive mess in its wake, but the debris will be put to good use. → Read More
Gino Colonacosta and his 15-year-old son stalked and shot at a woman sitting in her car outside of her apartment. They thought she was the "burglar" who triggered their doorbell camera, but that was actually a different neighbor who was returning a mis delivered package. → Read More
Polk County residents continue cleaning up after Hurricane Ian. → Read More
The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian. → Read More