Eight Polk County high school football teams have made the playoffs. Which teams have the best chance to escape out of regionals. Here is a breakdown.

Florida is the third most populous state in the U.S., after California and Texas. As of April 1, the Sunshine State had a population of 23 million, growing by between 350,000 and 375,000 residents ...

As election season comes to a close, it’s good to remember what makes Polk County a special place to live. Our small towns, ...

Lakeland is the only No. 1 seed, and Fort Mead advanced in a new Rural B tournament called the Florida Invitational ...

HIGHLANDS CITY, Fla. - A sinkhole in Polk County has opened for the second time this year. According to county officials, homeowners called 911 on Wednesday afternoon after noticing an opening near ...