Category Archives: Local News

Sheriff’s Courtyard to Honor Beatrice “Bea” Dickey

Soon a part of the Polk County sheriff’s headquarters will be named for the woman [...]

Group Seeks to Make LHS Charter School

A group of teachers and community leaders is exploring the idea of Lakeland High School [...]

Aldi Coming to Winter Haven

Frugal Winter Haven shoppers will soon have another option. The discount grocer Aldi is coming [...]

Gas Prices on Rise; Up By 10 Cents This Week

Pulling into a gas station these days seems like playing the lottery: You never know [...]

Sale of The Ledger to Halifax Is Complete

The New York Times Co. has completed the sale of its Regional Media Group of [...]

Mulberry High School Celebrates Its First B Rating

On the 50-yard line of the Mulberry High School football field Friday, Superintendent of Schools [...]

Four Juveniles Arrested For Using Explosives on New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day explosions have led to four juveniles being charged with possessing a destructive [...]

Advice for Group Seeking Charter School Status: Get Community Backing

It was a first for Florida when Robin Gibson led the charge in converting Lake [...]

MLK Parade, Unity Festival Highlight Weekend

TODAY: NUCLEAR COWBOYZ perform at 7:30 p.m. at The Lakeland Center’s Arena. Cost is $25 [...]

Early-Morning Camper Fire Injures Father, Son

Timothy Cobb Jr. had just escaped an early-morning nightmare, only to find himself thrust into [...]