Union says Polk County schools face a teacher exodus. Would a property tax for higher pay help?
The Polk Education Association president is urging the Polk County School Board to consider a property tax referendum to ...
Boys Basketball: Bartow wins 34th district title; Auburnale, Santa Fe Catholic also win
Bartow-Lakeland has developed into an intense basketball rivalry over the past decade, and the Yellow Jackets survived a late run to win 61-52.
A new Japanese-inspired 'swan' coming to Downtown Lakeland this spring
Lakeland chef Ryan Neal partners with investor Chris Cleghorn to open Hakucho, a contemporary take on Japanese izakaya, in Lakeland this spring.
Discovery boys basketball falls to Lake Highland Prep in the district title game
Discovery boys basketball fell to Lake Highland Prep in the district title game Friday night, Feb. 7, 2025, at Lake Highland ...
Judge denies bond for Ashley Benefield, former ballerina convicted for killing husband
Manatee Judge Matt Whyte denied Ashley Benefield's bond based on insufficient community ties and a concern the former ...
Founders Cup: Semi-retired Lexi Thompson will play at least two LPGA majors, likely more
Thompson, an 11-time winner on the LPGA, opened the Founders Cup Thursday with a 2-under 69 at Bradenton Country Club with ...
Regional soccer: George Jenkins girls, boys and Auburndale girls fall in semifinals
The George Jenkins girls and boys teams and the Auburndale girls teams were all eliminated from the playoffs on Friday night in their respective regional semifinals matches. In 7A-3 girls, Palm Harbor ...