Republican candidates, three of them incumbents, easily won Tuesday’s five elections for seats in the Florida Legislature in ...

(This story was changed to correct a city of residence ... donated $25,000, as did Polk County developer Albert Cassidy and ...

Republicans Scott Franklin, Daniel Webster and Laurel Lee, and Democrat Darren Soto had little trouble keeping their seats.

Lori Edwards’ streak of electoral victories ended Tuesday as Melony Bell claimed 54% of the vote in the race for Polk County ...

Though one of the youngest members of the Florida House at 28, Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, is seeking what would be her ...

Troutman: In a recent visit to Lakeland by Florida’s Agriculture Secretary Wilton Simpson ... Jennifer Canady, R-Lakeland, ...

As for the I-4 congestion, FDOT is still working toward it’s “Moving Florida Forward” initiative, which includes new lanes ...

Lakeland, and Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, were picked to chair committees in the Florida House for the 2025 session.

Republicans sweep local races; new office holders are Becky Troutman at County Commission and Jennifer Kincart Jonsson in the ...

Even before Polk County’s 172 precincts open for Election Day voting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, more than 51% of eligible voters had ...

The Dreadnaughts are heavy favorites to advance to the final four, but they aren't the only Polk County school in the 2024 ...

According to the latest data from the Federal Communications Commission, only around 3% of households in Polk City have access to 1,000Mbps download speeds and only 56% of rural households have ...