Jaren Kump has accepted an invite to participate in the inaugural American Bowl, a new college football all-star game that'll ...

And this has been the case for years, as these student athletes have represented Polk County on the highest levels, including ...

Lakeland won its fifth state title and 1st national title in 2005 and goes down as Polk County's greatest football team.

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These inland Florida sushi spots challenge expectations with quality fish, thoughtful technique, and menus that rival coastal ...

USA TODAY put together a team of the top performers from the Class 7A-1A state championship football games in Miami.

Lakeland, a public school power in Polk County, holds a 5-2 advantage in the series against St. Thomas Aquinas, which is ...

The 2025 FHSAA Football State Championships delivered everything fans expect from Florida high school football: dominant ...

Discover Florida’s best buffets serving crave-worthy fried chicken: golden, crispy, and worth every mile of the drive! Dive ...

Sophomore Ahnarri Cooper leads a Dreadnaughts running game, which has amassed 2,419 yards. But the depth of St. Thomas should once again play a factor and help it wear down Lakeland as the Raiders ...

There's twinkling lights here, and candy canes there as the Christmas season gets into full swing in Polk County. Starting as early as Nov. 26, it's time to get merry and bright. No need to wait for ...

Quinyon Mitchell and Jalyx Hunt are Florida natives who went from non-Power 4 programs to helping the Eagles win the Super ...