Thinking about a Florida vacation this summer? Better factor in hurricane season. What to know about timing, refunds, and ...

Polk County has received a $70 million grant to improve water flow and quality in the Lake Hancock basin, from North Lakeland to the Peace River. The funds originated from a HUD disaster recovery ...

Polk State basketball will have a new head coach this coming season — one who has won an NCAA and NBA championship.

Bartow's Ryleigh Knowlton, McKeel's Chloe Lanier turn in pitching gems to lead their teams to victory in regional semifinals.

Lake Wales' Zamirya McBurrows is having her best year pitching and hitting. Both were on display in the Highlanders' 11-0 win ...

McKeel softball junior Chloe Lanier is striking out more batters and walking fewer batters and also is a top hitter.

Lt Gov Jay Collins outlined his 'Florida Strong Plan' for AI data centers, urging Fort Meade to reconsider its approval.

In Indiana last week, we saw the results of what’s been termed a “revenge tour”: Five of eight incumbent Republican state senators were defeated in their primaries by candidates backed by a vindictive ...

With Bartow leading 1-0 in the top of the fifth, it was Lake Howell that finally got the clutch hit with runners on base.

After Tori Smith's death at age 22, her mother finds solace in knowing her donated organs are supporting the lives of others.

Vote now for the top performer in The Ledger's Tremendous 10 poll. Here are the nominees for this week.