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Haines City police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late in the evening of April 3. In a news release, police ...

There were four Polk County teams that placed second in state: Bartow (Large Co-ed, Lakeland (Large Non-Tumbling), George ...

Prior to adoption, all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and come with a month of flea and ...

Here is how an unplanned cheer path for George Jenkins senior Weatherholtz led to The Ledger's Competitor of the Year.

Whether looking for comfort, indulgence or bottomless mimosas, these 10 Polk County brunch spots are worth a Sunday drive.

Winter Haven Police and Fire responded March 30 to a home on Avenue N NW following a call that an infant had been left inside ...

Helen Gienau is credited with modernizing Polk County's election systems long before a contentious 2000 election caused havoc ...

The Lakeland-based grocery chain has no fewer than five stores in various stages of construction. One will come online April ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the shooting took place at a Circle K just south of the courthouse complex.