Rainbow River reopens after alligator removed following snorkeler attack; FWC says such unprovoked attacks are 1 in 3.1M.

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.

Lake Hamilton leads growth (25.39%); Polk County taxable value up 4.57% to $75.4B.

Haines City flag football quarterback Zebrielle Canaday is in the process to join Team USA. Is a spot in the 2028 Olympics on ...

This booming restaurant enclave at Clubhouse and U.S. 98 in Highland City is about to add one of the South's most iconic ...

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

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

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

Kelly Quinn is challenging incumbent Rick Wilson for the District 2 seat on the Polk County Commission this November.

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 ...

Polk County officials have lifted the burn ban following recent rains, but "will continuously monitor the KBDI and weather in ...