Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), have charged a Phoenix, Arizona man in connection with Operation Child Protector VII, a ...

Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, often does its damage silently - with no noticeable symptoms - as vision is lost. Glaucoma affects an estimated 3 million Americans, but ...

County Commission Approves Additional $3 Million+ to Cover Power Line Road Extension by James Coulter The extension of Power Line Road will be able to move forward now that county commissioners have ...

The Lakeland Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2025 Cops for Kids Toy Donation Program. Parents or guardians in need of holiday assistance must register in person between 9:00 a.

Motorcycle Crash With Injuries In Lakeland LAKELAND – Two people suffered serious injuries Saturday morning after a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Lakeland Highlands Road and the Polk Parkway ...

As part of Life Chain 2025, a pro-life movement, leaders and members of Landmark Baptist Church lined the sides of U.S. Highway 27 near Walmart on Sunday, October 4, from 2 to 3 p.m. Since 1987, ...

Multiple emergency crews responded late Saturday morning to a serious traffic crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Lakeland Highlands Road and the Polk Parkway. The crash occurred ...

October has arrived, and for truck enthusiasts, that means one thing: Chevrolet Truck Month. The iconic American brand is rolling out a slate of limited-time incentives designed to make it the perfect ...

Underway BARTOW, Fla. – Crews have temporarily closed the southbound lane of SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard), just south of Swannanoa Street, to address a roadway hole caused by recent heavy rainfall ...

Mayor's 5K, presented by AdventHealth Heart of FloridaSaturday, October 4, 20257:30 AMLake Eva Park Reminder: The Mayor's 5K is this Saturday. Runners will be on the following course from 7:30AM to ...

A fatal crash occurred Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025, on County Road 471, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. when a Jeep Wrangler, driven by a ...

For a frighteningly fun time in the kitchen this Halloween, gather your family around the cauldron to create a sweet, spooky dessert. Tricks and treats may provide thrills, but a homemade concoction ...