Voting in the Nov. 5 general election? Deadlines are approaching. Here's what to know
The deadline for registering to vote in Polk County is Oct. 7, and the final day to request a mail ballot for the general ...
Week 6 Polk County football action: Victory Christian, Lakeland, Mulberry stay undefeated
Victory Christian (6-0) continued to stay perfect thanks to the Cru Slocum show and a 49-30 win over Kathleen on Friday night ...
How Bartow won its fourth consecutive game, beat Lake Gibson despite struggles on offense
In a close battle that was still a seven-point game with four minutes to play, Bartow made enough plays late to pull out a 24 ...
Lakeland considers free parking for some downtown business employees. Here are the details
Lakeland commissioners are expected to vote Monday on a proposed parking permit system that would offer free parking to some ...
Live updates: Get Week 6 high school football results from Polk County here
To keep up on the Lake Gibson-Bartow game and all of the action for Polk County teams, keep checking back here throughout the ...
Electric vehicle event scheduled for Saturday at The Well in Lakeland
Lakeland Drive Electric Day will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Well, 114 E. Parker St., in Lakeland.
Opinion: Miami Hurricanes QB Cam Ward behind Alabama's Jalen Milroe in Heisman Trophy race
The Canes' narrow escape and the Crimson Tide's thrilling win against Georgia shape this week's Heisman Trophy odds, courtesy ...
Unemployment claims in Florida declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 5,367 ...