The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he sold the cocaine that killed a 65-year-old Bartow woman in October 2024.

Six new members will be inducted into the Polk Arts and Culture Hall of Fame. The inductees, including the late painter ...

Just ask 2024 state champions Frostproof, Santa Fe Catholic and Fort Meade just how pertinent the linebackers were to their ...

It was the time of his underclassman golf life for George Jenkins junior golfer Andrew Sagnella. He placed as the runner-up ...

The possibility of a mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps has created uncertainty as Polk County's representatives all seek reelection in 2026.

For teachers to firefighters, EMTs and even many police officers, the average wage is often below what is needed to support a family.

Polk County fans can get their first look at their respective high school football team in the Kickoff Classics this week.

About 4:45 p.m. Aug. 14, Winter Haven police said they were investigating a possible abduction. About an hour later, they ...

The Sweet 16 is set for Polk's best ice cream. See who made the brackets and vote on the next group - the Flavorful 8.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said no foul play was suspected in the fatal fire in The Hamptons golf community.

A Port Charlotte man died after losing control of his vehicle where Interstate 4 meets Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland early ...

Twenty-two of Polk County’s best defensive linemen were highlighted in The Ledger. And this poll gives folks the chance to ...