Looking for a quiet place to unwind or let the kids burn off some energy? Banana Lake Park is a park in Lakeland that offers a little something for everyone. Nestled along the scenic shores of Banana ...

Lakeland — A shooting in the 1000 block of North Brunnell Parkway sent one person to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to information confirmed by the Lakeland Police Department. LPD ...

Deputies responded after a victim reported that his backpack had been stolen from his driveway. A neighbor witnessed a — Local reporting from Polk County, Florida.

Sharon Gardner was known for the kindness she extended to everyone, from her students to strangers on the street. So, it was only natural that in 1962, she brought together a small group of women with ...

Families in Dundee are invited to celebrate the season at a festive Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Town of Dundee in partnership with Church on the Hill. The event will take place on Saturday, April ...

Put your civic pride on display and help keep Polk County looking its best by signing up for Keep Polk County Beautiful Inc.’s Great American CleanUp in Bartow on Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to ...

Ridge Community High School is inviting the community out for a fun-filled day as it hosts the first annual Sunny Bolts Market on Saturday, March 28. Organized by the school’s Civics Leadership ...

A Bartow woman is facing felony charges after investigators say she carried out a multi-state real estate fraud scheme that allegedly involved selling homes and land she did not own. According to the ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Bartow Police Department are investigating a violent death that occurred late last night (March 26, 2026) in Bartow. The victim has been identified as 56-year-old ...