july 6
- Auburndale wrestlers Nate Gabriel, Amir Coston set for Junior Nationals
- Lakeland's Jennifer Canady elected to be Florida House Speaker in 2028
- Gov. DeSantis appoints 5 as trustees for Polk State College
- Polk County's heat hasn't squelched the appetite of bass
- Lakeland couple charged with homicide after toddler dies in hot car