LAKELAND — George Jenkins senior Gabriel Bourque is used to swimming the 50-yard free style against top swimmers. For three ...

As funding for SNAP and WIC benefits dry up during the government shutdown, these stores, delivery services and restaurants ...

Democratic officials in 25 states who sued the Trump administration to keep SNAP benefits flowing temporarily during the ...

Auburndale commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a separation agreement for City Manager Jeff Tillman and to appoint Amy Palmer ...

Bartow reschedules Commission debate and votes on Emilie developments at developer's request and due to a commissioner's ...

Here’s what we know about YouTube losing its Disney-owned TV channels and a list of the channels that are affected.

Several Polk County, Florida, residents with Jamaican roots are organizing relief efforts for the island nation after ...

Frostproof golf won the public title and the district titles. Here's how it happened, plus how other Polk County teams fared.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will eventually pick a replacement for Rick Nolte, who died in August. But Polk Schools Superintendent Fred ...

The regular season ends this week for the FHSAA high school football teams, while SSAA teams begin playoff action.

Auburndale has been stingy for most of the season. The Bloohdounds’ defense allowed 24 points in a 31-21 loss to Auburndale ...

Food pantries and other charities in Polk County are preparing for a major surge in need if SNAP benefits stall. Here's where to go.