Democrat Octavio Hernandez credits "bluest" part of Polk County and years of activism for his win. And he doesn't intend to ...

George Jenkins' Brayden Gathwright, Auburndale's Ty Duke and Fort Meade's Joel Miranda are among the top high school players ...

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 ...

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.

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

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

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

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