All Saints' Charlotte Roy, Lakeland Christian's Emma Wilkinson finish 1-2 in girls cross country district race.

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 ...

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

Polk County voters approved a referendum that will enact a property tax to raise money for staff pay supplements and other ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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