POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Davenport man was arrested Tuesday evening for allegedly stealing sod from a residential construction site. Jamie Robert Zenn, 57, was taken into custody by the Polk County ...

Two Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of Feb. 2-8, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and ...

A woman was arrested for her involvement in a molestation case on Wednesday morning. According to a news release, 29-year-old ...

An apartment builder bought land near The Villages, which at least one expert says could be needed in the area. Click for ...

Edward “Ed” Andrew Fazekas, 70, passed away on January 15, 2025, following a courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Jack Schlechter of Niceville has served as an Okaloosa County judge since 2022, when he was appointed to that position by ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Bird flu cases are on the rise across the country, putting Lakeland's beloved swan population at risk. Betty ...

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - An 81-year-old Hudson man died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on SR-52 on Monday at approximately 12:08 PM, according to ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A Lakeland woman's attempt to evade law enforcement ended with her arrest on multiple charges after a high-speed chase and crash. 38-year-old Tareva Thomas was arrested by the Polk ...

The program helps homeowners pay for elevating homes or applying other changes to mitigate risk, even in some cases ...

Timothy Coon was Polk County's first Black judge, a retired Air Force Reserve officer, an avid golfer, a married man of 48 years and father.

Nic Partridge, The Ledger's 2024 Player of the Year, is among the top players in Polk County as he returns for his senior ...