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

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

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.

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, ...

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.