Defense experts say TJ Wiggins' brain was damaged by child abuse as victims' families describe broken hearts during the first day of the penalty phase.

Who is the best Polk County high school girls' volleyball player right now? Folks can vote now and find out exactly when this ...

The Florida Department of Transportation plans detours on State Road 33 at Interstate 4 in Polk County starting Oct. 9 for ...

Ahead of close midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance visits Lakeland to help fire up the Republican base.

About a dozen protestors gathered on a road outside the Lakeland airport, holding signs to show their opposition to Vice President JD Vance.

Vice President JD Vance greeted supporters at a Lakeland GOP rally as attendees broke into chants of "USA, USA, USA." Watch ...

Vice President JD Vance headlined a Lakeland rally aimed at boosting Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds and GOP ...

Vice President JD Vance's visit to Lakeland drew a crowd of supporters. This video captures his arrival and the atmosphere at ...

It's that time of the week once more which means here are The Ledger's Athletes of the Week. All saints volleyball (15-3) is ...

Career Source Polk president Stacy Campbell-Domineck has responded to her pending termination through her attorney. Her ...

Polk County voters will consider a referendum to establish a dedicated property tax, with most funds earmarked for increasing ...

Julie Conrad, hired in 2025 as superintendent of Lake Wales Charter Schools, led the creation of a strategic plan that seeks ...