Residents won't feel much of a change in their property tax bills. City workers will see raises though, and there are plenty ...

Deva Simmons of Lakeland filed to run as a no-party candidate in District 18, the first potential challenger to Rep. Scott ...

The Houston Astros and A's wrap up a 3-game set Thursday at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. First pitch is ...

George Jenkins and Winter Haven are among Polk County's best high school teams so far. Here's a look at teams from around the ...

Even closer to Florida and the U.S. is Invest 94L, which is forecast to become a tropical depression this week while near the Bahamas, according to the National Hurricane Center. The next named storm ...

Galacticoaster, which will cover more than 30,000 square feet, is scheduled to open in early 2026 at Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven.

The Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners play the middle contest of a 3-game interleague series Wednesday at T-Mobile Park ...

Forecasters are watching two tropical systems in the Atlantic. Will they affect Florida? Here's Polk County's forecast.

Fort Meade City Commissioners Jim Watts and Samuel Berrien each face more than one opponent in November's nonpartisan elections.

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first location in Lake Wales on Sept. 23 at 23250 U.S. 27. The restaurant features a “Chipotlane,” a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to pick up digital ...

Tropical Storm Humberto formed Sept. 24. A second system may develop into the next named storm , the National Hurricane Center said.

Senior running back Marion Clarkson scored four rushing touchdowns in last week’s win. This might be the Phoenix’s best bet for a second win. McLaughlin, 16-7. Tampa Chamberlain over Mulberry, 25-12; ...