Two people are dead following a domestic violence incident and subsequent officer-involved shooting in Auburndale, according to authorities. A man shot and killed a woman he was in a relationship with ...

Polk County: officer shot an individual July 10 at Spectrum lot off U.S. 92 in Auburndale; no officers injured.

It's unclear when the video was taken but wildlife supporters say the incident was reckless and dangerous to the gator and woman.

Nevertheless, this means the 2026 Polk County high school football season is virtually here. But which county team are you ...

Watson Clinic quietly announced a change in its relationship with healthcare providers, a shift that potentially shakes up patient care in Polk County. Several patients at Watson Clinic received ...

Orlando Health and Watson Clinic celebrated the opening of Lakeland Highlands Hospital to its first patients on July 8.

Opposition to data centers has aligned the chair of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee with a leader of a ...

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center has been designated a Level I trauma center by Florida Department of Health.

The King’s Church, which now occupies a historic church on South Florida Avenue, will begin holding Sunday services at Geneva ...

The USA Weightlifting National Championships in Colorado Springs had a very distinct setup that made it conducive for ...

A forum for Polk County School Board candidates will be held July 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Well in Lakeland.

LCS Lakeland Christian lacrosse wins first title; District highlights2025 all county: Meet The Ledger's 2025 Boys Lacrosse ...