After Fort Meade officials unanimously approved plans for a massive “hyperscale” AI data center, the state reminded the city ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — The remains of U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork returned home to Polk County on Wednesday. He was killed while fighting in the Iran war during a retaliatory attack in Kuwait a ...

News 6 obtained court documents Thursday that claim Deputy Kevin Jones submitted timesheets claiming four hours of overtime ...

Another Seminole County deputy has been charged in connection to an ongoing investigation regarding overtime reporting, ...

Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald said the county's new election office offers improved security and accessibility.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk County on Sunday. The largest fire burned more than 400 acres near State Road 60 in the River ...

Of the new laws signed on Tuesday, one designates a Florida highway as the "President Donald J. Trump Highway." ...

A runaway teen girl was discovered in the bedroom closet of a sex offender in Polk County this week, according to the sheriff ...

Thanks to athletes from other sports, George Jenkins has pieced together the best flag football team in Polk County. Here's ...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is set to hold a news conference on Tuesday evening after a deputy-involved shooting broke out ...

After a busy legislative session, well over 100 bills were passed that now await Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.

Tis the season for The Ledger’s winter season all-county selections. For girls high school wrestling in 2026, George Jenkins ...