Winter Haven's proposed 2027 budget is heavy on capital projects, includes employee raises and comes with higher property taxes. Here's why.

The fear-stoking, science-fiction clatter around AI is annoying ― and incorrect in almost all ways, R. Bruce Anderson writes.

The husband of Christina Clemens, 46, said he 'absolutely was not' aware of the incest between his wife and son, 22.

Elected leaders in Winter Haven voted to raise their annual pay by more than 30% to more closely align with other Polk cities.

Bobby Williams, a recent candidate for governor, and Austin Gravley, a Frostproof councilman, are among Republicans ...

Lakeland senior Deonte Fielder Jr. had his best game against Venice two weeks ago and is ready for another top challenge against American Heritage.

Tony Lee "TJ" Wiggins is on trial for three counts of first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting deaths of three men on a fishing trip. Forensic investigators testified about collecting evidence, ...

As the high school football season nears the midpoint, time is running out for teams that have district title and/or playoff ...

Here are The Ledger's top athletes and teams from last week, including golf, volleyball and bowling performances.

Lakeland is ranked No. 9 overall in Florida and American Heritage is No. 7.

Lakeland, Lake Wales and Lakeland Christian at 1-2-3 lead the way in The Ledger's Polk County high school football rankings through four weeks.

Lakeland and Lake Wales are the top teams but more than half the season remains.