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

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

Two people are dead following a domestic violence incident and subsequent officer-involved shooting in Auburndale, according to authorities. A man shot and killed a woman he was in a relationship with ...

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 ...

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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is encouraging people to vote for the Florida Highway Patrol in the 2026 "Best Looking Cruiser ...

A Florida man was struck and killed by a CSX train in Winter Haven on July 9. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is ...

The USA Weightlifting National Championships in Colorado Springs had a very distinct setup that made it conducive for ...

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center has been designated a Level I trauma center by Florida Department of Health.

Opposition to data centers has aligned the chair of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee with a leader of a ...

Polk County soccer development just got even bigger thanks to some huge moves. Lakeland United FC announced the addition of ...

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 ...