Category Archives: Local News
County Commission OK’s Urban Animals Law
The roosters may keep you up at night, but at least you’ll be able to [...]
Witnesses Say George Dean Ignored Police Orders Prior to Shooting
George Dean sipped beers at T.A. Slammers on Monday afternoon with his landlord when conversation [...]
LHS Charter Talk Just Beginning
Lakeland High School is continuing on a fact-finding mission to determine whether teachers, parents and [...]
Crash on South Florida Avenue Causes Power Outages
Power outages left a portion of South Florida Avenue in the dark Tuesday night after [...]
Children Recount Mom’s Death in Baseball Bat Attack
A houseful of children will be the star witnesses when Lawrence Dickey, 45, stands trial [...]
Lake Region Lakes Water Management Plan Wins Support at County Commission
The effort by the Lake Region Lakes Management District and its executive director Roger Griffiths [...]
County Backs Effort for Local Control of Water Levels in Haven Lakes
BARTOW | The effort by the Lake Region Lakes Management District and its executive director [...]
Rain, Cold Front Expected to Close Out Week
Polk County residents shouldn’t put away their blankets just yet. Temperatures are expected to drop [...]
Jury to Be Chosen For Murder Trial of Stpbert “Toby” Holt
A jury is expected to be selected today in the Stobert "Toby" Holt murder trial, [...]
Man Wounded in Lakeland Police Shooting
A police officer responding to reports that a man was firing a gun in a [...]