Defense lawyers asked a Polk County judge to consider a dismissal Monday in the case of a Lufkin man beaten to death on ...

We had some utility relocations and sometimes they take longer than expected. I do think that we are nearing the finish line.

Two men were arrested over the weekend for firing guns out of a pickup truck, carrying two minors, around Polk County, the ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help to identify the suspects in a theft and trespass incident that ...

Other cities in Polk County like Lakeland and Winter Haven recently voted to remove fluoride from the water supply.

Polk County wasted no time establishing control Friday, scoring in the opening minute en route to a 4-0 non-conference girls ...

Three days after suffering a 15-run loss at R-S Central, Polk County’s softball team delivered a much-improved performance Friday, though the Wolverines still fell 6-3 in Mountain Foothills 7 ...

The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive Thursday, March 20, at First Baptist Church of Rockmart, 311 E. Elm St., from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There ...

Spring sports are in high gear and boys weightlifting held its county meet with Lake Wales dominating en route to winning its ...

The City of Bartow will continue adding fluoride to the community’s drinking water after commissioners decided during a meeting Monday night.

Drivers in Lakeland may soon see cameras installed in school zones and additional red-light cameras. Violators will receive a ...

By Tim Henderson Stateline Immigration was the biggest factor in population growth for many booming Sun Belt counties as well ...