Polk State basketball will have a new head coach this coming season — one who has won an NCAA and NBA championship.

Lake Wales' Zamirya McBurrows is having her best year pitching and hitting. Both were on display in the Highlanders' 11-0 win ...

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland held a commencement ceremony May 9 for its largest graduating class of more than 430. The keynote speaker was astronaut Koichi Wakata, a veteran of five ...

The Leapfrog Group's Spring 2026 report graded hospitals on patient safety. Winter Haven Hospital earned its sixth ...

State champions from track and state medalists from boys weightlifting dominate the final Tremendous 10 poll of the season, including the best performance ever by a Polk County athlete in the ...

McKeel softball junior Chloe Lanier is striking out more batters and walking fewer batters and also is a top hitter.

John Parks, 54, of Lakeland died after being struck by two vehicles the night of May 8 on North Florida Avenue in Lakeland, ...

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

Five Indiana state senators were defeated in their primary by a vengeful campaign from the very top of their party. Simply ...

Vote now for the top performer in The Ledger's Tremendous 10 poll. Here are the nominees for this week.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill regulating data centers, questioning their economic benefits and impact on utility rates.