Polk County: officer shot an individual July 10 at Spectrum lot off U.S. 92 in Auburndale; no officers injured.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is reporting a law enforcement officer shot an individual in Auburndale on July 10. Polk County deputies and Auburndale police officers are on the scene at a parking ...

It's unclear when the video was taken but wildlife supporters say the incident was reckless and dangerous to the gator and woman.

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

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

The closure of State Road 60 between Bartow and Lake Wales will begin July 26, one day earlier than previously scheduled, the Florida Department of Transportation announced. The starting time is ...

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

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

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

A forum for Polk County School Board candidates will be held July 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Well in Lakeland.

LCS Lakeland Christian lacrosse wins first title; District highlights2025 all county: Meet The Ledger's 2025 Boys Lacrosse ...

The King’s Church in Lakeland has outgrown its historic building after just four years. Starting in August, the church will ...