At a time when Florida has to cut funding for schools, nursing homes and the disabled, only the most zealous environmentalist would oppose trimming the state's land acquisition program. ...more

January 9, 2009

Polk County Sheriff's deputies are seeking the public's help in identifying an armed robbery suspect who robbed a Lake Wales convenience store. ...more

January 8, 2009

Beonca Godfrey could do nothing but shake her head as she watched Lake Wales' Lucky Tensley intercept an Avon Park pass and hoist up a 3-pointer in the waning moments of Tuesday's game. ...more

January 8, 2009

A 34-year-old mother remains in critical condition tonight at a Lakeland hospital, a day after her 6-month-old daughter was killed when their car was hit by a truck that ran a red light on U.S. 27 in Polk County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

January 5, 2009

A 6-month-old child was killed and two children and two adults were hurt Sunday afternoon when their car was hit by a vehicle that ran a red light on U.S. 27 in Lake Wales, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

January 5, 2009

Johnequa Perry had 15 points and Brearnna Tate added 13 more on Saturday night to pace the Avon Park girls basketball team, but a balanced Lincoln Park Academy attack led the Greyhounds to a 56-46 victory over the Red Devils. ...more

January 5, 2009

Seven Polk County detention deputies were injured Saturday morning after a work van used to shuttle them between jails flipped on U.S. 17, the sheriff's office said. ...more

January 4, 2009

The following people were booked Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

January 3, 2009