TAMPA, Fla. — This Hispanic Heritage Month, Spectrum News is shining a light on leaders in the community who are making a difference and inspiring others. That’s the case for the first Hispanic Polk ...

Griffin, who had an 852 and a high of 237, was the highest placing Polk County bowler thanks to finishing in 23rd. Galligan ...

Circle B Bar Reserve, just a short drive from downtown Bartow, offers some of Central Florida’s best wildlife viewing opportunities. The reserve’s trails wind through diverse habitats, from marshes to ...

Sam Romain, 31, will serve out the term of John Velebir, who resigned Sept. 30 as chair of the Polk County Republican Party ...

They protested what they see as attacks on civil rights, skyrocketing costs and the dismantling of essential services.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A brief and cryptic 911 call led Polk County Sheriff's deputies to an Eaton Park residence late Friday ...

The Lakeland Ledger is the leading news organization for Polk County, Florida, providing trusted, high-quality journalism since its inception as the Lakeland Evening Ledger in 1924.

A charter school company, Mater Academy, has notified Polk County Public Schools of its intent to occupy space in eight public schools. This action is based on a new Florida law allowing "Schools of ...

“And I believe that Polk State College has the opportunity to set the precedent in Polk County, as well as the state of ...

Polk State College has canceled its Introduction to African-American Studies course, saying it violated state law. The law passed in 2023 restricts general education courses from teaching that ...