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

The US Air Force Band of the West will perform July 1 at 7 p.m. at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland in a concert titled: “America at 250: A More Perfect Union.” Based in San Antonio, Texas, the USAF ...

Lisa Miller was unopposed at the end of qualifying on June 12. But three other incumbents drew challengers in their school ...

St. Mark United Methodist Church in Lakeland will host a Father’s Day Celebration and Men’s Fellowship Service: “Iron Sharpens Iron” on June 21 at 11 a.m. Lakeland City Commissioner Ashley Troutman ...

Meet The Ledger's 2026 All-County Beach High School Volleyball Team. Here are the honorees for this past season.

At least one Democrat qualified for the four state House races and one Senate election involving Polk County districts.

New 2026 Dangerous by Design report shows Lakeland-Winter Haven roads rank among the most dangerous for pedestrians ...

The body of an adult male has been found in a submerged car near a Publix warehouse in Lakeland. Lakeland police officers ...

Florida Southern College in Lakeland has hired a company to repair leaks in the roof of Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, designed by ...

Winter Haven junior Sophia Whitaker earned The Ledger's 2026 Beach Player of the Year nod. Here's how she did it.

Lakeland plans an $80,000 study of cracking and damage to its beloved Francis Langford Promenade and Loggia at Lake Mirror.

It's been 10 years since the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub where 49 were killed. For families, survivors and the community ...