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 [...]