Polk County School Board District 3 candidate Victor Sims began receiving screenshots of an Oct. 31 Facebook post from the Republican Party of Polk County soon after it appeared on Facebook. The post, ...

Kate Wallace holds onto her School Board seat while Scott Franklin secures reelection in a closer-than-expected congressional race, as voters weigh in on state amendments and local leadership.

Polk County residents approved a county school board referendum to raise additional money for Polk County Public Schools (PCPS). The measure passed with 60% of the vote.

In an election night marked by close races across the state, one of the biggest surprises in Polk County was the defeat of Republican incumbent Hilary Holley by Democrat Octavio Hernandez. Hernandez ...

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As the 2026 midterm election comes to a close, both major party candidates for governor are making stops in Polk County on ...

Día de los Muertos traditions include building ofrendas or alters to those who have died with the person’s favorite foods and ...

Lakeland city commissioners met for almost three hours on Monday, Nov. 2. Here are the top stories in a 4-minute read.

In the District 3 runoff, political parties and PACs are financing campaign messages and supporting candidates in the race between Kate Wallace and Victor Sims.

Lakeland’s largest employer will expand its County Line Road distribution center to include a produce warehouse and return center.

LkldNow asks Melony Bell about social media claims that ballots might be rejected if written on by poll workers.

From sensory-friendly activities to massive trunk-or-treats, Lakeland churches offer family fun while building community connections.