Polk County Public Schools announced that Lakeland High School will temporarily suspend its football games due to a coronavirus case.
The collision took the life of a Brandon man, Florida Highway Patrol said.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help in finding out information about a shooting that injured a man, officers said.
Jobs across Polk County have been lost because of the coronavirus, and this has caused food insecurity. Here are places that offer help.
A social security scam is on the rise in Polk County, and the sheriff offers tips so that residents won't fall prey to scammers.
As the unofficial end of summer approaches, here are the service changes to know for the Labor Day holiday.
Polk Count Public Schools does not see a financial benefit for employees if it participates in a tax deferment program.
Students and teachers at Polk County Public Schools can receive free testing and priority scheduling at three area testing centers.
Two Future Farmers of America chapters in Polk earned the same title, and one of them is the only finalist in Florida for excellence award.
Bartow residents will soon open their mailboxes to find a package of masks gifted by city officials.
A water main break occurred in a Lakeland neighborhood that has resulted in residents having no access to water for hours while repaired.
Polk County Public Schools said it is now following safety practices designed for critical infrastructure employees.
Charles Schwab offers virtual services as its temporarily closes in-person services in Lakeland due to the coronavirus.
A Lakeland school bus driver has been called a hero for keeping her students safe when a blood-covered man tried to get on her bus.
Authorities say this is the second time in a week that a Polk County homeowner has used deadly force in self-defense.
A 47-year-old man scratched it big with a $5,000,000 Luck Scratch-Off Game he bought from a store in Polk County.
A 43-year-old Haines City man has been charged with DUI manslaughter and other offenses stemming from an Aug. 8 crash.
A 46-year-old man died police say after his car caught fire when he crashed it into a tree off Interstate 4.
Blood alcohol level results from a 51-year-old who was involved in a fatal accident were almost three times the legal limit, police said.
Wednesday is National Dog Day, and an increasing number of Americans are turning to furry friends during the coronavirus pandemic.
Property was more than 50% pre-leased prior to contruction being completed
Davenport Elementary has reopened to students for the 2020-2021 school year after completion of its renovation project.
The Polk County School District is monitoring the path of Tropical Storm Laura, and says it still plans to open school as planned.
The Lakeland post office will be the site of a rally Saturday against changes to the U.S. Postal Service.
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Polk County Sheriff's Office said a man punched an officer at the scene of a car crash and he was charged with driving drunk.
Polk County voters ousted an incumbent school board member and a commissioner in the Aug. 18 primary election.
The Bartow Police Department is investigating what it says could possibly be human remains found.
Officials reportedly responded to the live missile and transported it to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
A virtual celebration was held May 8.
A playwriting group in Lakeland that focuses on helping writers improve their performance work has a virtual show in the works.
Are kids less likely to contract COVID-19? How many kids have tested positive? A report looks at the coronavirus’s effect on FL children.
Police search for four suspects in a SnapChat arranged drug deal that authorities say turned into an armed robbery at an apartment complex.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the identity of a suspect and victim after the suspect left the scene of a crash.
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Two of the three teenage boys face multiple drug charges after they tried to sell drugs to an undercover detective.
The Lakeland Police Department has asked motorists to avoid this area if possible.
The Lakeland Fire Department officials say will have a new rescue task force with the help of a grant they've been awarded.
The Lakeland native achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average and had no grade lower than B.