Who is the Ledger's Boys' Volleyball Player of the Year for 2026? Vote now in the readers choice poll. Here are the nominees.

Schlitz beer is about to be brewed for the last time. Wisconsin Brewing Company, with permission from Schlitz's owner, Pabst ...

We went to visit Michael Jackson's elephant, Ali, at the Jacksonville Zoo in Florida. Here's what to know if you would like ...

A person was found dead on a bench at Veterans Memorial Park in Lakeland the morning of May 19. Lakeland police confirmed a death investigation is underway. Detectives were on scene, but police said ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced appointments of two judges in Polk County. DeSantis selected Kevin Kohl of Lake Wales to serve as a circuit judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit. He will occupy a ...

Lakeland officials have approved a deal that will clear the way for development of the historic Wedgewood Golf Course despite residents' opposition over traffic impacts. City commissioners voted 6-1 ...

Lakeland Christian led early but Trinity' Christian breaks tie score in fourth inning to end the Vikings' season.

Two died after a vehicle heading south on U.S. 27 in Davenport struck another vehicle stopped at a red light, the Polk ...

A three-vehicle accident the morning of May 18 on the Polk Parkway killed a 42-year-old Winter Haven man. The accident happened about 6 a.m. near the western terminus of the Parkway as it meets ...

Get ready for the sauciest showdown in Polk’s Best BBQ contest. Vote now for your favorite BBQ joints in the Elite 8 matchups. Polls open until March 29, 5 p.m.

Competing in the Polk County Courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa, a team from Lakeland Christian took the National Mock Trial ...

Lakeland, will hold mobile office hours on May 20 at the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. Members of Canady’s ...