Seven Republicans will vie for the chance to challenge Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, in redrawn District 9, which now favors ...

Lisa Miller was unopposed at the end of qualifying on June 12. But three other incumbents drew challengers in their school ...

Meet The Ledger's 2026 All-County Beach High School Volleyball Team. Here are the honorees for this past season.

At least one Democrat qualified for the four state House races and one Senate election involving Polk County districts.

New 2026 Dangerous by Design report shows Lakeland-Winter Haven roads rank among the most dangerous for pedestrians ...

Florida Southern College in Lakeland has hired a company to repair leaks in the roof of Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, designed by ...

Winter Haven junior Sophia Whitaker earned The Ledger's 2026 Beach Player of the Year nod. Here's how she did it.

Lakeland plans an $80,000 study of cracking and damage to its beloved Francis Langford Promenade and Loggia at Lake Mirror.

For all the years he spent in law and on Florida's Supreme Court, Fred Lewis' biggest impact might have been in the classroom ...

Pictured here is former Lake Gibson soccer player Mason Dalton, who is a current midfielder for the Lakeland United. He is ...

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It's been 10 years since the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub where 49 were killed. For families, survivors and the community ...