Victory Christian linebacker DJ Vargas learns lessons after injury to lead defense
It's been a tough road for senior middle linebacker DJ Vargas. But the lessons he has learned has made him one of the better ...
Palmer shines, leads McKeel girls to team title as Wildcats sweep team titles
McKeel's Bryce Palmer is the only individual champion for McKeel and one of four swimmers overall to win two individual ...
Circle B in Lakeland remains closed as reserve stores water overflow from Lake Hancock
When Polk County bought the property, the main purpose was for water treatment and slowing the flow into the Peace River. “It ...
In a disaster, the essential communicators are local | R. Bruce Anderson
From South Florida to North Carolina, it's the local news people who provided the critical information before and after the ...
US Rep. Laurel Lee, seeking a 2nd term, faces Hillsborough Commissioner Pat Kemp
Laurel Lee, a former circuit judge and Florida secretary of state, is defending her seat against Hillsborough County ...
In Polk Election Supervisor race, well-funded Melony Bell takes on incumbent Lori Edwards
Rep. Melony Bell is leaving the Florida Legislature to challenge Lori Edwards, who has served as Polk Supervisor of Elections ...
Polk County high school football Week 9: George Jenkins offense breaks out
It's been another wild week of Polk County football action. Here are some of the highlights, including an offensive explosion ...
Meet Rodney, a goofy husky-shepherd mix with wild energy and a love for cuddles
This week's featured SPCA pets are the wildly playful Rodney, the lovable bear Colt, the chatty Souki and the snuggly kitten ...
Election for open seat in Florida House 49 pits pair of first-time candidates
Republican Jennifer Kincart Jonsson won a four-person primary and now faces Democrat Ashley Herrmann in the Florida House ...
Were blank ballots in Polk's 2020 election suspicious? Supervisor responds to claims
The 2020 ballot in Polk County required two pages, the second containing only a few county charter amendments. Some voters ...
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7 Polk County teams in playoff position, 5 on bubble in recent FHSAA football rankings
LAKELAND — Seven Polk County teams would make the high school football playoffs according to the most recent FHSAA power rankings that were released Tuesday morning, including two teams that are ...