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.

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 ...

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

The report “Florida property tax plan promises relief. Calculate your savings” (6-12-2026) is simply a misdirection play by Gov. DeSantis and the Republican representatives in Tallahassee to divert ...

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

The Baltimore Orioles and LA Dodgers open a 3-game series in Los Angeles, California, Friday at 10:10 p.m. ET.

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 ...

Juneteenth is a federal holiday. Find out which Florida services, banks and offices will be open or closed today.

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

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