The report confirmed that Polk State College's enrollment rose 2.5%, but that figure ranked 22nd out of 28 state colleges.

Debora Bland has opened her first brick-and-mortar venture serving up Bavarian pretzels and Polish donuts along with coffee in Lakeland's Dixieland.

After suffering a near career-ending injury, Florida football defensive lineman Jamari Lyons is challenging for the starting nose tackle spot this season.