Joseph Voigt, 24, shot his father to death and seriously wounded his mother after they told him to stop playing video games and get a job, police say.

Mulberry senior wrestler Mia Jones ’ favorite move is her high crotch maneuver because nobody really expects a heavyweight to ...

The Sunshine State is claiming dibs on being the first to officially recognize the Gulf of America as the body of water's new ...

Lakeland boys lacrosse is preparing for a district championship game, while the All Saints girls lacrosse program is ready for action.

Fretwell has been a beast in his tenure at Lake Gibson, eventually winning his third state title last March thanks to winning a 5-4 decision over Jesuit’s Reid Yakes, who faced Lake Gibson’s ...

George Jenkins Raymond Shaw and Lake Gibson's Christian Fretwell are The Ledger's 2025 Co-Wrestlers of the Year.

And now, this self improvement and winning the Class 7A state title over foe Dr. Phillips, as well as being the best player (19.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.8 steals) on the best team has solidified her ...

City leaders have agreed to pay a developer $450,000 to relinquish ownership of the Walesbilt Hotel in downtown Lake Wales.

Construction of “congestion relief lanes” on Interstate 4 in Polk County has finished eight months ahead of schedule, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

The former 5R Ranch was bought by Richland Communities last year for $50 million. So far, no plans have been submitted.

Lakeland senior Carter Maslyn (baseball) batted .667 (6-for-9) with one RBI and seven runs scored as the Dreadnaughts won ...

George Jenkins, Mulberry are favorites, while 2A-7 is up for grabs between Santa Fe Catholic and Lakeland Christian.