Bartow narrows its candidates for new police chief to four. They'll meet the public Oct. 8
The four finalists for Bartow's police chief job will have interviews next week, and there's a public meet and greet on Oct.
Seeking to elevate: Florida Polytechnic's new president aims to boost enrollment, add programs
Devin Stephenson, the new president at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, has plans to boost enrollment and expand ...
Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland appoints chairs of two academic departments
Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland announced that Asai Asaithambi and Paul Hettler are the new chairs of two academic ...
Bartow set to open renovated softball complex with big hopes of drawing more tourism money
As officials cut the ribbon at Bartow softball complex, they hope the upgraded facilities will generate $11 million for the ...
Judge resets trials for three Polk defendants on Jan. 6 charges from October to January
U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols moved the trials of Jonathan Pollock, Olivia Pollock and Joseph Hutchinson III from Oct.
New TV spot for Amendment 4 features Lakeland woman denied abortion despite abnormality
Deborah Dorbert of Lakeland appears in the commercial released Thursday by Floridians Protecting Freedom, a group pushing for passage of Amendment 4.
Fuoco's Picks: Here's why 5 Polk County football teams have must-win games in Week 7
Last week’s slate of games — most being big district games — is finally in the books after games got shifted around because of Hurricane Helene, and some teams can take a moment to catch their breath.