Category Archives: Local News

Work on Road Will Close Trail Entrance

Construction crews will shut down the entrance to Fort Fraser Trail along Van Fleet Drive [...]

Gallery Director Specializes In Metamorphoses

Jane Waters Thomas says she operates from "a third-grade place in the world." For Waters, [...]

Lakeland Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Accident

A 34-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash Saturday on Airport Road, Lakeland police [...]

Benefit to Help Officer Crispin’s Family

Local businesses and organizations are having a benefit concert for the family of Officer Arnulfo [...]

Man Charged With Child Sex Abuse

A 42-year-old man was arrested Friday and accused of sexually abusing a child.

Polls Open Tuesday in Polk

Florida’s Republican primary is Tuesday and polls will be open in Polk County from 7 [...]

Officer Not Faulted For Storage of Gun

An officer who stepped down last year after an accidental shooting was reprimanded for driving [...]

Police Arrest Suspect in Teen Girl’s Shooting

LAKELAND | Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of a 16-year-old girl last [...]

11 Shipments of Contaminated OJ Barred

Federal authorities have barred entry into the U.S. for 11 shipments of imported orange juice [...]