A coronal mass ejection hurtling from the sun toward Earth could unleash the northern lights in up to 18 states in the US.

The St. Jude Championship and FedEx Cup playoffs are here. The tournament has more to play for than points. Lots of money is available.

Tate is the longest-tenured head coach consecutively in Polk County but at four schools. He took over an 0-10 Kathleen squad ...

Tropical Storm Dexter continues to strengthen and is expected to become a strong extratropical low over the North Atlantic over the next several hours, according to the latest advisory from the ...

Here are 24 players who could emerge as the most productive wide receivers in Polk County in the 2025 high school football season.

On Monday, Bartow's red-light camera program goes live. Here's what to know, including which intersections and what the penalties are.

It is the first time that the Polk Education Foundation has awarded $1 million in scholarships since its inception in 1988.

Polk County Schools Superintendent Fred Heid warned that the state "seemingly underestimated the fiscal impact that vouchers would have." ...

Starting Aug. 11, Lakeland has hired contractors to begin clearing gravity sewer lines of sediment buildup resulting from ...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County received $1.8 million from a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant after the ...

Briana Boston, accused of making a threat during a phone call with her insurance company, has received an outpouring of kind words and money for her defense.

The new school, at a former Polk Public Schools site that's been vacant since 2021, will be McKeel's third elementary academy, and fourth school overall.