A Loughman man whose "Stand your ground" defense in a 2022 fatal shooting was rejected by a judge is acquitted of the crime ...

The primary proposal involves cutting all non-school property taxes on homesteaded properties. The Ledger ran the numbers for ...

Whether you like your burgers thick and juicy or smashed with a little char on the outside, these six Polk County burger ...

With Bartow leading 1-0 in the top of the fifth, it was Lake Howell that finally got the clutch hit with runners on base.

LAKELAND — Lakeland didn’t lose a lot of seniors from its 2025 squad but that doesn’t mean there aren’t new faces on the ...

Publix Super Markets announced that Todd Jones will retire as executive chairman on May 31 after a 46-year career that ...

The A's and Baltimore Orioles play Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET in the first game of their 3-game series in Baltimore, Maryland.

Lt Gov Jay Collins outlined his 'Florida Strong Plan' for AI data centers, urging Fort Meade to reconsider its approval.

LAKELAND — Lake Gibson sophomore weightlifter Zachary Griffin was absolutely shellshocked when he entered the RP Funding ...

Kamryn Massey, who played volleyball and beach volleyball in high shool, is an accomplished water skier and signed with ...

After Tori Smith's death at age 22, her mother finds solace in knowing her donated organs are supporting the lives of others.

The Polk County School Board approved an agreement with Fortress Secured LLC to build the new high school. The goal is to ...