The fee of $84 an hour paid to the Polk County Sheriff's Office covers the salary of a deputy, plus benefits, capital and ...

Aldi, the Germany-based grocery chain, will open its third Lakeland store in April, a spokesperson for the retailer confirmed ...

Dan Logan Cooley, age 69, died March 17, 2025, in Bartow, FL. He was predeceased by his eldest brother Tony, mother Peaches and father Cliff. He is survived by his wife Linda (nee Albritton), daughter ...

The Ledger's readers have voted for their favorite 16 pizzas across Polk County. The contenders now face off one-on-one in our bracket-style contest.

Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinOn March 17, the excitement and talent of local contestants shone brightly ...

A Florida man identified as John Teal Jr. crashed a stolen motorcycle. When Lakeland police found him, he claimed he didn’t ...

The Polk County Election Office is trading its decades-old downtown location for a new headquarters on Des Moines' north side.

Santa Fe Catholic's only losses this season have been to Owasso as the Crimson Hawks are undefeated in Florida.

Polk tax collector to replace floor in historic art-deco Lakeland location. Urges residents to visit other locations or online portals to renew docs.

Residents of the Lake Bonny community in Lakeland are demanding an independent investigation into the catastrophic flooding ...

The City of Lake Wales has completed two major projects as part of its revitalization of downtown, creating a pathway for ...

Lakeland police are asking the public to help find a missing 58-year-old man who was last seen on Feb. 25 at a home on the ...