Geico will permanently lay off 114 employees in Lakeland by April, marking the second round of cuts in two years.

Among registered Democrats, 63.1% cast ballots, compared to 59.8% of Republicans, according to figures from the Polk ...

After a fall season chock-full of celestial events, astronomers are forecasting tonight's skies could offer a glowing start ...

Most Polk County incumbents held their seats but Democrat Octavio Hernandez secured a surprise win over Rep. Holley.

Polk County voters have cast their ballots in the 2026 Congressional mid-term elections with polls officially closed as of 7 ...

Appointed incumbent Kate Wallace edged challenger Victor Sims in the nonpartisan election for District 3 of the Polk County ...

Here are The Ledger's final rankings for Polk County's 22 teams that play 11-man football.

The polls are closed and candidates for Polk County Commission District 4 are awaiting votes to be tallied. Republican Omar Arroyo faces write-in candidate Elisha Gresham to take a seat on the ...

Live election results for Polk County Commission, School Board and more, plus state races in the Nov. 3, 2026, general ...

George Jenkins' sophomore Ty Ruger birdies on the 18th hole in the Class 3A, Region 2 Boys Tournament Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, ...

Mostl Polk County Monday golf regionals were postponed, but Frostproof girls got to finish, including a high finish from The Ledger's reigning girls golfer of the year.