The goal for top athletes and teams is to qualify for state tournaments, and weightlifters and tennis players who qualified ...

It’s rare when Polk County doesn’t have at least one team in the state tournament, but last year, the county got shut out.

Preparation for the demolition of 21 buildings has begun at Grove Manor, a Lake Wales public-housing property that opened in ...

Vote now for the top performer in The Ledger's Tremendous 10 poll.

Lakeland Christian, McKeel, George Jenkins and Winter Haven remain alive after first-round wins in baseball playoffs.

Polk County Utilities has issued a precautionary boil-water notice for residents of a Southeast Lakeland community near Lakeland Highlands Road. The notice affects customers on Broken Arrow Trail ...

Renters in Lakeland saw apartment listing prices slightly increase from March 2025's median of $1,795, an analysis of new ...

Listings in Polk County moved slowly, at a median 73 days listed compared to the March national median of 57 days on the ...

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican candidate for governor, drew a standing-room audience for a campaign rally at a restaurant in Lakeland.

Florida gas prices fell for the third week to $3.90, but analysts warn of a potential 20 to 30 cent increase soon.

Nominations for the Best of Central Florida Community's Choice Awards are rolling in! Don't miss your chance to recognize ...

The Powerball jackpot is up to $118 million for the lottery drawing on Saturday, April 25. Do you have the winning numbers?