Lakeland’s largest employer will expand its County Line Road distribution center to include a produce warehouse and return center.

Día de los Muertos traditions include building ofrendas or alters to those who have died with the person’s favorite foods and ...

International Baccalaureate diploma, Bartow Senior High School; Bachelor of Science in public relations, University of Florida; certificate in nonprofit management, Harvard Kennedy School.

In the District 3 runoff, political parties and PACs are financing campaign messages and supporting candidates in the race between Kate Wallace and Victor Sims.

The 35 annual Red Ribbon Run, promoting healthy, substance-free living, returns to Lake Mirror this Saturday, Oct. 31.

Lakeland’s $26.3 million project will bring wider sidewalks, improved crossings and a permanent three-lane design to Dixieland.

Early voting begins Oct. 19, in Polk County. In part three of our series demystifying and debunking myths and misinformation about Florida elections, we're tackling the truth about vote by mail and ...

Elizabeth Marie Crawford, affectionately known as “Lib” to her family and friends, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida.

Vincent “Vinnie” Glenn Marsh, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 21st, 2026, after a long and ...

Virginia Chapman, born September 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on October 19, 2026, following a long battle ...

Randy William Roth, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and vibrant community member, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, at the age of 81.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 24, the Lakeland Police Department will host a drive-through drop-off for unwanted, unneeded, or expired medication.