4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (898+ words) LAKELAND " Pitching wins titles but there certainly isn't anything wrong with high-powered lineup. Lakeland Christian had plenty of both to open the regional playoffs. Gavin Byrd and Brandon Barton each homered to lead the lineup, and Kole Walker pitched a…...

4+ hour, 41+ min ago  (21+ words) Winter Haven News Chief Gallery: Lakeland Christian grabs big win in regional quarterfinals...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (512+ words) Polk's Best Barbecue competition has gotten juicy as the Elite 8 have been narrowed down to our Final Four. Who ranks a cut above the rest has been a decided by a thin margin " in some cases less than 25 votes " out…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (678+ words) A community nonprofit has kickstarted a series of programs in March aimed at enriching life for Lakeland seniors. Lakeland Senior Hub Inc. has launched a series of events aimed at providing education and enrichment for the city's 55 and older community,…...

2+ mon, 22+ hour ago  (210+ words) Avelo Airlines has unveiled its fall flight schedule out of Lakeland Linder International Airport as of Feb. 25. Travelers can now book Avelo flights through Nov. 17, and those searching for the best deals may find some surprises in the low-budget carrier's…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (622+ words) APOPKA " The magic carpet ride is still in full effect for the Lakeland Dreadnaughts girls basketball team thanks to a 62-54 win over Wekiva High School in the FHSAA Class 6 A, Region 2 quarterfinal Friday on the road. After clinching the district…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (494+ words) Avelo is hoping to hit a home run as its first flight from Detroit is expected to touch down at Lakeland Linder airport on Feb. 11. Avelo Airlines has launched nonstop service between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (code DTW) and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (932+ words) Six Polk County teams will head into the postseason as district champions as five favorites all won, along with one underdogs that upset the district's top seed. Winter Haven, the No. 2 seed in Class 7 A, District 10, overcame a slow start…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (490+ words) There might be a cold front sweeping through Polk County this January, but the season of romance is ready to heat things up. Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching on Feb. 14, and there are numerous local restaurants willing to offer couples…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (687+ words) As we enter a new year, the promise of student success is even stronger. Polk State College is grounded in every student we serve " our why and our purpose. I recently met with leaders of our Student Government Associations, clubs…...