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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill allowing alcoholic beverages to be carried in a section of downtown Lake Wales.

Get ready to celebrate America's 250th this Fourth of July with more fireworks, live music and pizzaz on July 3 and 4. Polk ...