The early signing period opened on Nov. 13 for many sports, and eight Polk County athletes took advantage of the day by solidifying the college choice and making it official. More athletes are ...

This online-only column is part of a series of shorter opinion essays by USA Today Network-Florida columnist Nate Monroe on the constant flow of outrageousness and shadiness in the Sunshine State.

There wasn’t any level of adversity the Santa Fe Catholic football program hasn’t faced in 2024. But in the end, they still put themselves in position to compete for history. Trying to ...

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump unveiled a series of new hires on Wednesday as he continues building out his new administration, including plans to nominate two Florida Republicans to ...

Winter Haven officials have voted to stop adding fluoride to the city's drinking water out of concern for the potential negative health impact on young children's developing brains. Commissioners ...

Friday marks the beginning of the Florida High School Athletic Association football playoffs. The postseason is getting started a week later than normal after a Week 12 was added to the regular ...

Since 1976, the Silver Garland program has rewarded students for their volunteer service to the Polk County community. Originally started by The Ledger, Visit Central Florida took up the cause ...

The developing cluster of showers and thunderstorms over the Caribbean now has a name. The National Hurricane Center is tracking Invest99L as it moves over the central Caribbean Sea and gives the ...

Here we are in the middle of November. Twenty-two Polk County schools began playing 11-man football in August, and 10 schools are still playing, eight in the FHSAA playoffs and two in the Sunshine ...

79, died November 3, 2024. Arrangements provided by Williams Funeral Home. Services on Nov 16, 11:00am at Macedonia Baptist Church. Vistation 10-11:00am.

died November 5, 2024. Arrangements provided by Oldham Funeral Home. Services on Nov 16, 11:00am at Greater Faith Temple COOLJC, 4259 S. Florida Ave.. Visitation Nov 15 5-7pm.

61, died November 3, 2024. Arrangements provided by Williams Funeral Home. Services on Nov 15, 2:00pm at Wildwood Cemetery. 1:30-2:00 Vistitation .