Category Archives: Local News
Two Men Killed in Head-On Collision on S.R. 33 Accident
Three men remained hospitalized Thursday following a fatal, two-vehicle crash Wednesday night on State Road [...]
State to Close Prison in Polk City
Demilly Correctional Institution near Polk City and six other state prisons are scheduled to close [...]
USF Officials Vow to Seek Independence for Poly
University of South Florida leaders made it clear Thursday they are dedicated to a State [...]
Governor Scott Wants Review of Special Taxing Districts
Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday ordered a review of special taxing districts all over Florida [...]
Deputies Arrests Four in Roofing Scam
Polk County deputies have arrested four men they describe as traveling “gypsies” who tried to [...]
Reading Deficiencies Cause of D’ Grades
Two Polk County high schools had enough points to be rated C schools but were [...]
UF Student Charged In Sex With Minor
A University of Florida student is accused of driving to Lakeland multiple times last year [...]
Lakeland Transit Board Attempting To Expand Services
Lakeland Area Mass Transit Board members voted 4-0 Wednesday to apply for a grant that [...]
Fight With Cancer Strains Publix Worker’s Finances
Belmar Nissen’s financial woes all began in October with a backache at her job. The [...]
Devoted Mother Seeks Money to Airlift Her Son to Specialized Hospital
Jeanne Vanbockel holds tight to her son’s right hand, seeking a semblance of consciousness in [...]