Yeah, there are reasons for cynicism - like last year's state parks fiasco. But positive signs of environmental sentiment are all around.

The Peach House was the vision of a young and budding restaurateur, Jeannie Weaver Lopez. Another well-known local name plans ...

The median home in Polk County listed for $339,900 in August, slightly down from the previous month's $339,995, an analysis ...

This week's featured SPCA pets include a couple of pups who will smother you with affection and two personable kitties.

Cheryl Lynn Williams brandished a BB gun that looked like a real gun at deputies in October 2022, leading to shooting that ...

Lake Wales football’s Nashid Jenkins was selected as a Youth Athlete of the Year quarter finalist in early September.

Jeremy Brumley, owner of LoveBird, is preparing to open his fourth restaurant in Polk County, a smashburger concept called ...

As the high school football season quickly nears the halfway point, Victory Christian and Fort Meade will battle in a tough small-school matchup. For Victory, the game will be a good test and good ...

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 Check Powerball ...

Founded in 1875 on land donated by cattle baron Jacob Summerlin, the church has witnessed nearly all of Polk County's history ...

Lake Wales and Lakeland football move to 3-1 on the year. Here is Week 4 high school football roundup for Polk County teams.

Included in the budget: raises for city employees, more firefighters and about $34 million in capital improvement projects.