Amtrak train hits vehicle in Polk County, 3 escape with minor injuries: PCSO
By Amanda Boettcher
Tampa Seafood Restaurant to Open in Lakeland
By Robert Meyerowitz
21 companies in region nominated for 'Coolest Thing Made in Florida'
By Elizabeth King
Food, music, fireworks and more: Here's where to celebrate the 4th of July in Polk County
By Sara-Megan Walsh
Developer to Ask For Major Retreat From Lake Wales Envisioned Plan Standards at Tuesday Planning and Zoning Meeting
By Robert James Connors
Walter Clayton, Jr. inspires Bartow community ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft
By Mark Skol & Mark Skol, Jr.
Wanted Man Who Taunted FL Sheriff On Social Media Arrested On Multiple Felony Charges
By Tiffany Razzano
US Congressman Scott Franklin Offers Perspective at Chamber Event, Draws Demonstrators Outside
By Robert James Connors
Florida Polytechnic’s bold growth is powered by legislative support | Guest commentary
By Devin Stephenson
Florida Southern in Lakeland appoints the inaugural leader for its School of Architecture
By Gary L. White
Sleepless nights: Family hopes East Polk toll road won't rip through home and business
By Gary L. White
Lakeland Commissioner Bill Read will resign from office 2 years early, seat open in November
By Sara-Megan Walsh
Former Haines City clerk receives $550,000 settlement in lawsuit against city, lawyer says
By Sara-Megan Walsh
Polk County sheriff has handed more than 200 people to ICE this year. Here's what we know
By Sara-Megan Walsh
9 victims, 3 defendants: Here's where three of Polk's most infamous murder trials stand
By Paul Nutcher
LK Nandam is leaving after nine years as leader of FDOT's District One, based in Bartow
By Gary L. White
NCAA tournament Most Outstanding Player: Bartow's Walter Clayton Jr.
By Anjelicia Bruton
Former Bartow High star Walter Clayton Jr. leads Florida to Sweet 16
By Jeff Gardenour
Bartow’s Boom: A city on the rise
By Sarah Rosario
Ed Vetter, beloved principal of Polk's first IB school in Bartow, dies
By Kimberly C. Moore
Bartow softball's Niamah Johnson, Ryleigh Knowlton lift Yellow Jackets to regional finals
By Robert Magobet
Bartow girls on track to repeat last year's magical season plus all regional tennis results
By Roy Fuoco
Two officers injured, Fort Meade man dead after gunfight near Bartow Lowe's
By Sara-Megan Walsh
Access Church launches third location in 7 months with revival of Bartow First Assembly of God site
By Gary L. White
PCSO says retired Polk sergeant killed by drunken driver in Bartow
By Sara-Megan Walsh
Man dies in collision between SUV and tanker truck along State Road 60 near Bartow
By Sara-Megan Walsh
Leading voices in Florida's fluoride debate converge on Polk County
By Sara-Megan Walsh
Lakeland delays public debate on fluoride as Bartow workshop nears
By Sara-Megan Walsh