After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Saturday, Sept. 27, Powerball drawing, the prize jumped to $160 million with a cash option of $74.2 million for Monday, Sept. 29. Check ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he shared videos depicting child sexual abuse. He was subsequently fired by Polk County Public Schools.

The funds are part of a $250 million grant program established by the state to support local immigration enforcement. Requested reimbursements cover expenses such as detention beds, transportation, ...

Senior Vanessa Calva, a freestyle specialist, became the first George Jenkins swimmer to swim every event in one season.

Recent heavy rainfall created a hole in the roadway above an old drainage pipe, the FDOT said. The closure is expected to last at least through the afternoon.

Starting next month, Lakeland Linder International Airport will begin charging for a premium long-term parking option. The airport will begin charging $9 a day, plus taxes and fees, for visitors or ...

Spirit Airlines, struggling with its second recent bankruptcy, announced it will end service to two airports and suspend about 40 routes.

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) and the Denver Broncos (1-2) meet in the second game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET ...

The Lake Gibson bowling team has adjusted their style to the different oil patterns on different lanes throughout venues in Polk County, and it has done quite well. Specifically, the oil patterns ...

1 Davenport quarterback Joshua Middleton (football) completed 17 of 19 passes for 305 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions in the Broncos’ 41-6 victory over Lake Minneola. For the season, ...

Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets? Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. To find a ...

George Jenkins' Vanessa Calva, a freestyle specialist, swam the 100 breaststroke to complete her goal of swimming every event during her senior year.