As alligator attacks grab headlines, researchers caution they are minimal compared to the number of people in Florida ...

Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets? Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, ...

When one looks at the game of lacrosse across the country, it’s easy to see that it has grown tremendously across the nation and in traditional hotbeds such as the Syracuse area, Maryland, and parts ...

Nevertheless, this means the 2026 Polk County high school football season is virtually here. But which county team are you ...

Janice Dean appeared on "Fox & Friends" July 10 to say goodbye. Dean announced in June she would be leaving as she continues ...

FCA US is recalling more than 12,000 Ram trucks due to issues with the vehicles' headlamp assemblies, which could increase ...

Watson Clinic quietly announced a change in its relationship with healthcare providers, a shift that potentially shakes up patient care in Polk County. Several patients at Watson Clinic received ...

Jonah — the canine subject of a popular video — has spurred the Miami Marlins to donate a portion of ticket proceeds to help ...

Need a car for World Cup game? Hard Rock Stadium is not walkable, so expect traffic and shuttles for remaining World Cup ...

Orlando Health and Watson Clinic celebrated the opening of Lakeland Highlands Hospital to its first patients on July 8.

Meet The Ledger's 2026 All-County High School Boys Lacrosse Team. Here are the coach and player of the year, along with first ...

A forum for Polk County School Board candidates will be held July 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Well in Lakeland. Candidates in the elections for Districts 3, 5 and 6 have been invited to the event ...