Laboratory services are available on site along with X-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds. A helipad has been constructed behind the ER to help support transfers of critical patients. Inside the ...

One of Downtown Lakeland's favorite outdoor dining spots is getting new life, as the new owners get ready to start serving up food and beverages under a new name. The Peach House will take over ...

A pedestrian died early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle along K-Ville Avenue in Auburndale, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported. Charna Gilbert was driving east on K-Ville ...

The Fort Meade City Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 5 p.m. to conduct Zoom interviews with two candidates for city manager. The commission will interview Sean Gilman at 5 p.m ...

Northside Assembly of God in Lakeland will open Northside Christian Preschool in August. The program offers half- and full-day programs for children ages 3 to 5. The preschool is now accepting ...

At Swan Brewing in Lakeland, a statement was posted to their social media site saying, "The brewing community is a close-knit family and Johnnie's loss is felt deeply by all of us." "Johnnie kept ...

Dena Stebbins DeCamp of Lakeland has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Federation of Republican Women for 2024-25. NFRW President Julie Harris appointed DeCamp to the group ...

A Winter Haven special-needs charter school that was once in the hot seat with Polk County Public Schools has now gained national accreditation. Language & Literacy Academy for Learning in Winter ...

The two people of interest in the disappearance and suspected killing of Ethan Fussell were arrested on Sunday on charges including accessory to capital murder after the fact. On Monday, the ...

One woman died at the hospital. This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more information becomes available. Sara-Megan Walsh can be reached at swalsh@theledger.com or 863-802-7545.

“Officers … searched the school and surrounding grounds for the animal at the site of the school for several hours, but were unable to locate the animal.” The Park Hill School District told ...