Polk State College to reopen Thursday following Idalia

 Polk State College’s campuses, centers, and collegiate high schools will reopen on Thursday, August 31, following…

Danger Isn’t Over From Hurricane Idalia Says National Weather Service

The National Weather Service is warning that the “king tide” could produce 6 to 9 more…

Has Ron DeSantis Suspended His Campaign? What We Know

Ron DeSantis temporarily paused his 2024 presidential campaign in order to be in Florida to help…

Mars-themed resort coming to Polk County

There’s been a longtime fascination with what it would be like to visit or even live…

I’m 64. When Should I Claim My Social Security?

I am 64 years old and still working full time. My question is – when should…

PORTION OF EAST ORANGE STREET AND SOUTH LAKE AVENUE TO CLOSE FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS

WHAT:            Street Closures WHERE:           East Orange Street and South Lake Avenue WHEN:            September 11 – December 15 WHY:               Infrastructure for…

Idalia Spares Lakeland

Lakeland residents heaved a huge sigh of relief Wednesday after Hurricane Idalia spared the Lakeland area.…

Photos and video from Cedar Key

Photos from Keaton Beach near where Hurricane Idalia made a historic landfall

Photos from Keaton Beach, Florida near where Hurricane Idalia made a historic landfall Wednesday show the damages from the storm’s…