The Velvet Swan would go in the space previously occupied by Dissent Brewing. Some point out Lakeland already has nine bars downtown.

Miami Northwestern WR Calvin Russell Jr., a five-star prospects and No. 4 on the Florida Top 100 for 2026, will commit to a ...

The roughly $115 billion budget was $3.5 billion less than the current year. DeSantis’ action shrinks the plan even further, ...

Committed to Liberty since March, All-First Coast running back Arthur Lewis IV instead plans to play for the UCF Knights.

Property Appraiser Neil Combee has warned that the county will lose tax revenue with no commitment from developers "to reduce rents or construct new housing." ...

Miss Florida, who just earned her master's in health administration, was a former cheerleader at this major state program.

Florida law permits firework use on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Fireworks can be purchased at ...

The average fuel price in state rose about 7 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the ...

Four of Polk State College's six trustees rated President Angela Garcia Falconetti as achieving expectations in every measure ...

For more than 30 years, The Ledger has honored the top scholar-athletes in Polk County and continues that tradition this year ...

The budget includes $10 million for Polk State College's planned Haines City-Davenport campus and $6.1 million for its ...

Haines City junior quarterback Zebrielle Canaday scored the game-winning touchdown against Durant High School to put the ...