Public schools are underfunded and weighed down by political agendas that put profits over people, Florida union leaders say.

Tommy Addison has withdrawn from a Polk County Commission race for 2026, and Judi New has withdrawn from a Polk County School ...

Newly released data from Realtor.com for August shows that potential buyers and sellers in Polk County saw higher home sale ...

Florida football could do little right in a lopsided loss to Kentucky that raises questions about how the Gators will finish the 2025 season.

Candice Lott captured 59.4% of the vote, ousting Fort Meade Mayor Samuel Berrien and avoiding the need for a runoff in the ...

Will it rain today? Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, 2025, with most tropical storm activity between August ...

The average fuel price in state declined about 7 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in ...

Frostproof managed to tie the score midway through the third quarter, but Space Coast pulls away for a victory to eliminate ...

The airport had been in discussions with Avelo Airlines about serving as an alternate airport if its flights were cut at ...

James “Possum” Schaill, a lifelong Fort Meade resident and a city commissioner, spent nearly 31 years with the Polk County ...

A cold front is going to sweep through Central Florida, bringing potential record lows in time for Veterans Day.

Meet Dahlia, a stunning 3-year-old Staffy mix with a heart as big as her zoomies! This playful girl loves to start her day with a burst of energy, spinning in joyful circles before settling in for her ...