Several Polk County cities saw taxable home values rise by double digits in the Property Appraiser's June 1 annual estimates.

More Alzheimer's patients are searching for outside conventional medicine, but mainstream doctors have doubts.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican candidate for governor, drew a standing-room audience for a campaign rally at a restaurant in Lakeland.

Olivia Celiscar, who repeated as state champion, is the athlete of the year, and Curtis Williams is the coach of the year.

Kelly Quinn is challenging incumbent Rick Wilson for the District 2 seat on the Polk County Commission this November.

The reining Flag Football Player of the Year Zebrielle Canaday was excited and confident heading into the district semifinal ...

The recent Ledger report, “Rabies-infected cat attacks five people and puppy in North Lakeland,” highlights a longstanding problem in Polk County: the lack of humane and effective management of feral ...

Two new Publix grocery stores are opening in Polk County this June as the chain continues its rapid expansion.

Polk County officials have lifted the burn ban following recent rains, but "will continuously monitor the KBDI and weather in ...

Kaitlyn Pickering, a Polk County student, will receive The Able Trust Road to Independence and Success in Education ...

Polk County's FHSAA flag football of 2026 was the year of leveling up.

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