Winter Haven honors NBA great Otis Birdsong by retiring his jersey
Otis Birdsong was a consensus college All-American at the University of Houston and an NBA All-Star during his 12-year pro ...
Why Tennessee football, Alabama, Georgia headline overrated SEC teams for 2025
The SEC endured a rough showing this season, but 'too-early' top 25 rankings shower the conerence with hype for 2025. Too ...
Boys soccer: McKeel heats up after slow start to capture 3A-7 district title
LAKELAND — If McKeel plays its game, playing its passing game and being strong on the ball, the Wildcats can go deep into the ...
How Lakeland cheer has gotten even better after a national title ahead of state
Lakeland won back-to-back national titles. But in 2025, they've gotten even better because of various circumstances.
Polk Republican leader supports DeSantis, expresses disappointment with legislative leaders
John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...
Coaches responsible for creating Stinger Shootout face off on 1st day of basketball event
Scott Williams brings his Apopka Blue Darters to Polk County to play Terrence McGriff's Bartow Yellow Jackets in the Mosaic Stinger Shootout.
Another cold front coming to Florida, but freezing temps? No. What to expect in St. Augustine
A few strong thunderstorms along the Panhandle and Big Bend are possible and may bring lightning, gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph, and heavy downpours. The cold front will continue to weaken overnight ...
Polk County Clerk Stacy Butterfield to speak Feb. 5 at meeting of Lakeland Republican Club
The Lakeland Republican Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the Cleveland Heights Golf Course, 2900 Buckingham Ave, in Lakeland. Stacy Butterfield, the Polk County Clerk of the Circuit ...