1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (311+ words) Dan Dorrell, a longtime Polk State District Board of Trustees member and Distinguished Alumnus of the college's first graduating class, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 79. He is remembered as a tireless community leader and dedicated advocate for…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (287+ words) Mid Florida Newspapers An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning, March 5, 2026 Kevin Lamont Reed Jr. , has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Tampering with Physical Evidence Reed was taken into…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (186+ words) Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews responded to a fatal fire off Ralph Road in Lakeland on Tuesday Morning. Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) crews were dispatched at 9: 48 a. m. and arrived on scene at 9: 50 a. m. on Tuesday, March 3 to a structure fire…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (501+ words) Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has a homecoming ahead of him as he returns to Miami on Monday hoping to lead Indiana to a national title. MIAMI " Tuesday's classes at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami have been canceled. There wouldn't…...