Kai Trump, the eldest grandchild of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, announced she'd undergone surgery to address injuries ...

Just a few years after pushing through the last one, Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking for a new redistricting map as GOP control ...

The attorney general sent Winter Haven a letter saying the city is violating a state law banning public camping. He posted ...

A fire at Sonny's BBQ restaurant in Bartow required the Bartow Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue to respond early ...

An early morning fire wrecked the Sonny's BBQ just north of the courthouse in Bartow on Jan. 7, 2026. Watch firefighters ...

The budget carrier faced harsh criticism and widespread national protests over its participation in the deportation flights.

Avelo Airlines announced plans on Jan. 6 to expand its presence at Lakeland Linder International Airport as the carrier ...

Perennial No. 1 team Lakeland Christian comes in at No. 2 for now. Here are the top 10 girls soccer teams in Polk County to ...

Residents on Crews Lake Drive fought against the development on 300 acres, which was previously approved by county staff and ...

Venezuela natives in Polk County applauded the removal of President Nicolás Maduro but lamented that other government ...

Circuit Judge Mark Carpanini was reelected without opposition in 2020 and would have faced an election in November.

With it being midway through the season, vote now on who is having the best Polk County girls basketball season to date.