Category Archives: Local News

Lakeland’s Kelly Rec Complex Expands Its Lineup

Kelly Recreation Complex recently unveiled its program schedule for 2012, and the lineup includes several [...]

Police Work Gets in Captain’s Blood Early

An itch to investigate crime brought Lakeland police Capt. John Thomason from Indiana to Lakeland. [...]

Changes Sought in Growth Plan

Complaints about spot zoning for office and commercial encroachment into residential areas has resulted in [...]

Army JROTC Program at Ridge Community High Draws Students

Four instructors run the second-largest AJROTC unit in Polk County, second only to Summerlin Academy [...]

College Seminars At Areas Schools

Students and parents of any public, private, charter or home school can attend free college [...]

Fire Destroys Rock Ridge Home

A one-story home north of Lakeland was destroyed by a fire Sunday, Polk County Fire [...]

Police: Man Tried To Drive Off With Front-End Loader

A Lakeland man remained in jail Sunday after he tried to drive away with a [...]

Event for Dads Set for Thursday

Fathers and father figures in a child’s life are invited to a free Dad’s Night [...]

No Progress in Case of Missing Winter Haven Woman

If Christina Voltaire is alive, and police say that chance is getting increasingly slim, she [...]