The shooting happened about 10 a.m. Wednesday. Police say the woman was alone in her room at the time of the shooting.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is blocking mentions of Taylor Cadle in comments on its social media accounts, Mother Jones reported.

The national fabric and craft store announced it is closing 500 of its 800 stores. There are two in Polk County. Here's where they stand.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the DEP proposed over the summer to allow intensive development in some of Florida’s most beloved state parks.

Auburndale survived Gateway’s surge in the final two minutes to come away with a 67-63 victory on Wednesday night in the ...

Circuit Florida is looking to double the number of condominiums built for auto enthusiasts and adding substantially to its ...

The Museum of Winter Haven History will hold a reception Saturday at 10 a.m. for a Black History Month exhibit.

Lake Wales Alicia Vargas is Polk's best bet to medal twice as she won Traditional and Olympic titles in the 199-pound class ...

The Fort Meade City Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to appoint Alis Drumgo as acting city manager, as City Manager Edward Walker ...

After four years, a Lakeland man has been charged in a fatal 2020 Christmas Eve shootout that killed 70-year-old Maebelle ...

Victory Christian and All Saints will meet in the 1A-2 regional semis, which is a rematch of the district championship match.

After Haines City's annual tradition this weekend, another favorite among barbecue and baseball fans is coming soon: the ...