Category Archives: Local News
Winter Haven May Borrow $30 Million for City Improvements
City commissioners agreed Wednesday to develop plans to borrow $29.1 million for capital improvement projects, [...]
Federal Funds to Help Polk’s Homeless
Several programs serving the homeless people of Polk County will receive more than $1.3 million [...]
Sheriff’s Office Is Searching For Skilled Horse Riders For Mounted Unit
For anyone who’s ever daydreamed about being a lawman on horseback, here’s a chance to [...]
Haines City Resident Again Earns Citizen of the Year Award
Long-time city resident Champ Tunno was honored Wednesday for the second time as the Haines [...]
New Congressional District Lines On Map Could Hurt Rep. Ross
Senate Republicans have crafted a congressional district in which a member of their own party, [...]
Circuit Judge Not Seeking Re-election, Cites Stress From Murder Division’
A small digital clock is counting down the time that Circuit Judge J. Michael Hunter [...]
Jerry Seinfeld Coming to the Lakeland Center March 30
Comedy great Jerry Seinfeld will be performing his stand-up at The Lakeland Center on March [...]
Bartow Cigar Factory Plans Discussed
Bartow city commissioners said Monday they’re optimistic that the redevelopment of the historic cigar factory [...]
Pension Changes OK’d for Retired City of Lakeland Workers
Lakeland city commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday to change the way retired city workers will receive [...]
13-year-old Dies After Being Hit By School Bus Tuesday Afternoon
By ELVIA MALAGON THE LEDGER LAKELAND | Katlyn Rickman’s taupe flats lay on the ground [...]