A Florida mining project that defaulted on its municipal bonds was put into receivership.

Following months of negotiations and recent rallying cries from retired educators, Polk County Public Schools and the local teachers’ union announced Thursday they were on the verge of a ...

The vote will take place after a public comment period near the end of Monday's meeting. People will be allowed 3 minutes to speak.

Break out the bats and gloves as high school softball season is upon us across the country, especially in the Sunshine State.

Lakeland lawyer John Waters will fill a vacancy on the Circuit Court for the 10th Judicial Circuit created by the retirement ...

Lakeland delayed a hearing over the water issue until the Bartow workshop, which presented experts on both sides. Attendees ...

The Florida Atlantic Owls (15-11, 8-5 AAC) meet a fellow AAC squad, the UAB Blazers (17-9, 10-3 AAC), on Thursday, March 6, ...

It’s likely a long shot, but Florida Democrats are determined to push forward with a repeal of the state’s controversial six-week abortion ban.

Bartow is the latest city in Polk County to weigh the pros and cons of removing fluoride from its water supply.

The workshop drew commenters from across the state, including Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and the American ...