The Ledger's readers have voted for their Elite 8, making some tough choices as fan favorites didn't make the cut. Vote now ...

More than 900 students from throughout Florida took part in the 70th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida, ...

The Lakeland Republican Club will meet Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Cleveland Heights, 2900 Buckingham Ave., in Lakeland.

Among the highlights, there are five military demonstration teams, more evening concerts and more children will get in free.

Kathy Whissell of Canada died after being struck by a vehicle as she crossed Pinewood Drive in Davenport, the Polk County ...

Emma Wilkinson became the county record in the 3,200 last year and looks to capture another school record while looking ...

Access Church will hold a grand opening Sunday at the former Bartow First Assembly of God Church, which it purchased last ...

Like the girls team, George Jenkins boys used its tremendous depth to run away with the team title at the Lakeland City Meet, ...

A.J. Slater of Lakeland is among 17 recipients of the Carnegie Medal, given to residents of the United States and Canada who ...

Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the world, its website said. At the end of its fiscal year 2024, the ...

Polk County officials are moving forward with the Thompson Nursery Road extension project, with the first segment expected to begin construction this fall. Winter Haven commissioners and residents ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a medical episode might have been a factor, but no pedestrians were involved, contrary to online rumors.