A week after a surprise loss in a Florida Senate election, former state Rep. Josie Tomkow was criticized by Gov. Ron DeSantis ...

The stage was set for Bartow senior wrestler Jayla Sanders when she executed her double-leg takedown that secured a pin in ...

The program's accolades in 2026 are self-explanatory: another dual state title and an IBT state title for the Braves. A clean ...

But that’s the furthest from the truth about senior wrestler Raymond Shaw and what makes him go. While working towards his ...

Bartow changed its election dates, but charter amendments didn't go over well in other towns. Haines City will face a runoff ...

The shooting happened on West Socrum Loop Road. The Sheriff's Office said no deputies were injured. Sheriff Grady Judd will ...

A truck accident on Interstate 4 between ChampionsGate and U.S. 27 in Polk County has locked up westbound traffic.

A decision on the homeless shelter's relocation to Memorial Boulevard has been pushed to April 20. Here's why it's causing ...

She's done it. Winter Haven's Serenity Hardy has been named Miss Basketball. Read more about Winter Haven's details and the ...

Players champ Cameron Young talks at the Masters Tournament. What did his experience winning at the TPC Sawgrass do for his ...

Lawyers representing the Florida Attorney General's Office and its state attorneys are arguing opposing sides in a ...

Polk's Best Barbecue competition is down to the championship round. Today, The Ledger reveals our readers' favorites for the juiciest, finger-licking, lip-smacking barbecue in Polk County. It's become ...