David Joseph Pittman was convicted in 1991 of killing Clarence and Barbara Knowles and their daughter, Bonnie, at their home ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said he sold the cocaine that killed a 65-year-old Bartow woman in October 2024.

The report confirmed that Polk State College's enrollment rose 2.5%, but that figure ranked 22nd out of 28 state colleges.

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

Lake Wales coach Tavaris Johnson couldn’t have been happier with how his team played in the Kickoff Classic. Considering his ...

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

Two people died in a mobile home fire in Auburndale on the afternoon of Aug. 12. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said in a ...

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

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