Polk County bought the North Lakeland property in 2007 with plans to help relieve the high demand for fields at nearby Hunt-Fountain Park.

The 244,000-square-foot facility will serve 170 restaurants when it opens in 2027, bringing the promise of 180 jobs.

Dracula might not sparkle in the sunlight, but he does have the charm of his namesake, and he's just as mysterious. He's ...

There were a few pest-related violations during the period, but not for the restaurant that was closed. See what brought it ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

Lakeland's Dominic Harris Payne returns an interception 60 yards to put the Dreadnaughts up 27-14 in the fourth quarter.

ORLANDO — Orlando Edgewater won the yardage statistical battle against Lakeland by about a 2 to 1 margin, howvever that’s all the Eagles won and it's not how games are decided.

Bates most memorable Thanksgiving was last year’s (2024), which was when his grandma passed away. He said she was very important in his life because he lived with her for a short period of time. Even ...

As the CRA looks to sell three midtown buildings to their longtime tenants, some commissioners are questioning the terms. Here are the details.

Dale Henderson spent two and a half years as Polk County solid waste director, and implemented some big changes.

There are 15 Christmas parades to choose from in Polk County this year. Here's all you need to know, including dates, times ...

Donations and volunteers at Polk Toys for Tots has set a record in 2025, as organization prepares to deliver 1,000 bikes to ...