Kaneilius Purdy became an impact player immediately as a freshman for Lake Wales in 2023, but he sees an immature player when ...

The junior at Lake Wales capped his season by finishing sixth in the 100 breaststroke and 11th in the 50 freestyle at the ...

One of Polk County’s state parks is growing. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced plans to add 74 acres to Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park. With the ...

A junior defensive end, Drew Sapp began his career as a tight end before moving to defense late last season for Lakeland.

ORLANDO — Orlando Edgewater won the yardage statistical battle against Lakeland by about a 2 to 1 margin, howvever that’s all ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A burn ban has been issued for multiple communities in Polk County. On Tuesday, Polk officials issued burn bans for Auburndale, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Fort Meade, Frostproof, ...

LAKELAND — Two Polk County high school football teams have been practicing this week, while most high school students are taking the week off for Thanksgiving. When school resumes next week, will any ...

Lakeland football won its fifth state title and first national title in 2005. Here's a breakdown of the players and season ...

Lakeland won its fifth state title and 1st national title in 2005 and goes down as Polk County's greatest football team.

Cresser’s natural position is strong safety, but Lakeland defensive coordinator CJ Johnson will move the first-year Dreadnaught around to nickel back, corner and even linebacker defending on the need.

Ten Polk County high school football teams made the FHSAA playoffs. How many team will advance past the first round? At least one because two Polk teams, Lakeland Christian and Victory Christian, meet ...

CAMDEN, Texas – Property owners say no leaks have been found at the Carter Lake Dam after an 8-inch hole was discovered last weekend, an issue that triggered a temporary evacuation for nearby ...