Curtis Gibson Jr., a two-time former city commissioner, seeks to deny Jack Hilligoss a second term as mayor of Lake Wales.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

The average fuel price in state has rose about 5 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.93 on Jan. 22, 2024, and as high as ...

Parlor Doughnuts, a family-owned Evansville, Indiana company, will open a new storefront in Downtown Lakeland serving doughnuts, coffee and breakfast this April.

Lucy's Law, named for a 17-year-old girl killed in Biscayne Bay in 2022, seeks to increase penalties for reckless boat ...

The group responsible for the mailers and text messages attacking Curtis Gibson is Floridians for Senior Care, a political ...

The Sheriff's Office said the boy was on a fishing trip with his dad, brother and cousin when the boys decided to swim.

Polk tax collector to replace floor in historic art-deco Lakeland location. Urges residents to visit other locations or ...

Santa Fe Catholic's only losses this season have been to Owasso as the Crimson Hawks are undefeated in Florida.

Mulberry High School volleyball's Mateus Cusmanich and his brother were brought up around the sport. Now Mateus is leading ...

The Ledger's readers have voted for their favorite 16 pizzas across Polk County. The contenders now face off one-on-one in our bracket-style contest.

Mariah Banks, whose 3-year-old daughter was photographed lying face down on the ground during a Winter Haven police ...