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 man led deputies on a 48-hour manhunt after being dropped off near I-4 and U.S. 27 after the Aug. 12 shooting at Home Suites, the Sheriff's Office said.

The Ledger analyzed salary data for 13 public institutions throughout Polk County. The top earners made more than $274,000.

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

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

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

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.

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

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