William “Bill” Earl Henry Jr., 68, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on October 11, ...

Shirley Mae Wuellner passed away peacefully into eternal rest on April 29, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, and granny ...

Elizabeth “Betsy” Strout Sargeant, 72, passed away on May 1st, 2025, of Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Atlanta, Georgia to ...

Marjorie Cameron Armstrong passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of 99. She had suffered a stroke earlier that ...

It is with great sadness that the family of Jared Pierce Cline announces his peaceful passing in his sleep on May 4, 2025.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has “good video” of a teenager who shot the driver of a white Mercedes sedan around 1:30 p.m. Monday, sending it crashing into the bedroom of a duplex in the Secret ...

Eliminated the Local Food Purchase Assistance program, which would have provided $500 million for food banks to buy fresh ...

We told you then that earlier in April, Avelo announced it had found a new way to aid its growth and protect its jobs: flying ...

New Gala this year: For the first time, The Well is hosting a Minority Business Awards Gala, on June 7, starting at 6 p.m. at ...

In Polk County, Hutek said that could translate to as many as 1,300 fewer children receiving a child care voucher this fall.

Just south of Lakeland, in Mulberry, a food hall has arisen. Where: Depot 303, at 303 NW Ist Ave. (in Mulberry), houses several food vendors and a bar that serves craft cocktails and beer. Who: Jon ...

Helping children meet their needs is nothing new for educators. However, for Stephanie Huber and a team of four others at Southwest Middle School, they’re fulfilling needs beyond the classroom. Keep ...