A routine traffic stop by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history and several new charges. Deputies stopped a vehicle driven by David ...

After five decades of representing Polk State College, thirty-five of those years as its general counsel, Don Wilson is handing off the long-standing client to a fellow attorney in his office. But ...

HAINES CITY - The American Legion Riders of American Legion Post 34 are gearing up for a special fundraising ride this Saturday to benefit the Staff Sgt. John Reiners Scholarship Fund (see ...

Get a Free Prom Outfit from Project Prom at Lakeland Square Mall! Here's How!by James Coulter If you're a high school student (or the parent of one) who's looking for a hot new prom outfit, then come ...

Florida Polytechnic University and National Chin-Yi University of Technology (NCUT) in Taichung, Taiwan, are partnering to amplify their international research momentum and build new solutions for ...

Staff Sgt. John Reiners was killed in action on Feb. 13, 2010, after enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Zhari Province, Afghanistan, during Operation Enduring ...

Good oral health sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles and better overall health. Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) help eligible families access affordable and ...

On Wedn 18, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 31 year old Ashley Hernandez of Lakeland following a theft investigation involving thousands of dollars in stolen jewelry. The ...

An arrest warrant has been issued for Janard Dominic Childs, 34, of Lakeland, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, February 22, 2026. At approximately 2:00 a.m. on ...

A Lakeland man with 16 prior felony convictions was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and charged with multiple counts of grand theft, burglary, and dealing in stolen property, after an ...

Residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics during an upcoming community disposal event hosted by the Polk County Solid Waste Division. The event ...

Newspapers can be one of the most valuable resources when researching your ancestors, often uncovering personal stories, unexpected details and long-forgotten clues that bring family history to life.