Vote now in the championship round of Polk’s Best Barbecue competition. Choose between Peebles BBQ and Red Top Pit Stop.

Former Florida basketball player Denzel Aberdeen announced his plan to return to the team after spending one season at ...

Florida's bat maternity season begins April 16. Here’s what to do if you find them as the deadline approaches, or after it ...

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the 2026 alligator hunting season in Florida, how and when to apply for gator tags and ...

The feds have AI reviewing whether claims through traditional Medicare are 'medically necessary' — upending longstanding ...

The company, cofounded by Barron Trump, announced it will start selling its SOLLOS Yerba Mate canned drinks in May.

Experience the excitement at Sun 'n Fun 2026 with NASA's debut and thrilling performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

From music to simulators and air shows, here's the schedule for all the best events at the 2026 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in ...

The 2026 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo starts April 14, kicking off one of the nation's largest aviation expos at Lakeland Linder ...

American Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to raise checked baggage fees to cover rising fuel costs. Here's what you'll pay.

The Silver Garland Awards were created in 1976 by The Ledger to honor high school seniors for outstanding community service.

Polk County high school seniors are honored in the Silver Garland Awards for community service that goes above and beyond.