President Donald Trump and members of the first family celebrated Independence Day at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Polk State College has been fortunate to benefit from the leadership of many exceptional presidents. Their tenures are marked by lasting accomplishments including new and renovated facilities, ...

Recently, in Mullin v. Doe, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s statements on immigrants were not “overtly racist.” Upon hearing that decision, I was reminded of a different Supreme Court ...

Fresh out of college and newly employed at the local elementary school, a new teacher sits through onboarding before being handed the keys to a classroom and granted access to young minds. With kitten ...

Did you celebrate America's 250th at Lakeland's Red, White and Kaboom? Check out the faces, the fun and the fireworks.

Polk County might not be filled with sandy beaches, but we do love our water. And a long Fourth of July weekend is a great time to enjoy the water ― whether it's joyriding on a boat, fishing from a ...

The chain has submitted a request for zoning verification in a storefront that until recently housed a Japanese dessert shop.

A new Miss Florida 2026 and Miss Florida's Teen were crowned Saturday in Lakeland amid a glitzy ball with dances, songs and ...

The Fourth of July falls during Central Florida's rainy season, and there's a good chance that could put a damper on America's 250th birthday celebration. Firework displays are scheduled to light up ...

Three years before being named Haines City police chief, Isaac Jackson was sanctioned for using his city-issued phone for ...

Three years before he was promoted to Haines City police chief, Isaac Jackson was suspended for using his city-issued phone ...