Trenton Lawry faces charges including homicide by negligent operation of a motor vehicle in the death of Kasey Ramthun, of ...

The 2025 high school football regular season begins this week, and there are more than 150 games this season involving Polk ...

In a heartfelt effort to bolster community safety, the Culpepper Cardiac Foundation (CCF) recently installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Auburndale Community Church, marking another ...

By Ethan Jones Every small downtown has its staple whether it's a favorite local restaurant or a unique attraction and downtown Lakeland is no different. Its newest addition, Pal’s Candy Shop, is ...

Trenton Lawry is facing three charges, including homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and reckless driving.

Reporters Sara-Megan Walsh took first place in the category of beat reporting, and Gary White took first and third place in ...

AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Crews have finished cleanup work after a Wednesday ammonia leak at a Coca-Cola plant. The incident was reported just after 10 a.m. at 705 Main St. in Auburndale. City of ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said no foul play was suspected in the fatal fire in The Hamptons golf community.

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a vehicle early Aug. 2 in Auburndale. Auburndale Police Department officers responded at 12:41 a.m. to a report of a crash involving a sedan and a ...