R. Bruce Anderson is the Dr. Sarah D. and L. Kirk McKay, Jr. Endowed Chair in American History, Government, and Civics and Miller Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Florida Southern ...

Lake Wales coach Tavaris Johnson couldn’t have been happier with how his team played in the Kickoff Classic. Considering his ...

Lakeland faces major tests early in the season beginning in the Kickoff Classic then in cross-country matchup against national power in Game 2.

Debora Bland has opened her first brick-and-mortar venture serving up Bavarian pretzels and Polish donuts along with coffee ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he sold the cocaine that killed a 65-year-old Bartow woman in October 2024.

Six new members will be inducted into the Polk Arts and Culture Hall of Fame. The inductees, including the late painter ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said no foul play was suspected in the fatal fire in The Hamptons golf community.

After spring practice, players still had workouts all summer with their respective high school football teams, going to camps, hitting the weight room and participating in 7-on-7 competitions or ...

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, Aug. 16, 2025 Check Cash4Life ...

The report confirmed that Polk State College's enrollment rose 2.5%, but that figure ranked 22nd out of 28 state colleges.

For teachers to firefighters, EMTs and even many police officers, the average wage is often below what is needed to support a ...

Just ask 2024 state champions Frostproof, Santa Fe Catholic and Fort Meade just how pertinent the linebackers were to their ...