Skilled trades are a significant part of Polk County’s economy, and for many workers, they offer a faster, more affordable pathway to stable, well-paying careers.

What’s changing is how directly city leaders are talking about it — and what they plan to do about it. Commissioner ...

Less than a quarter mile from the former Bent’s Cycling, Zachary Kulp's new shop builds on more than 60 years of tradition.

Officials are closing the structure that releases water from Lake Hancock into the river, protecting the lake and wetlands around Circle B.

Enjoy samples of delicious food, vendors, activities, and entertainment at the second annual Festival del Sanguich Friday, ...

They’re not blind. And they’re not mosquitoes. But ask anyone who lives near a Central Florida lake about “blind mosquitoes,” ...

Lakeland officials weigh in on the proposed Fort Meade data center, which could impact the region’s already strained water ...