Category Archives: Local News
Tumor Knocks Working Couple Into Scramble For Basics, Medicine
William "Joe" and Christine Harris have never had much. Joe Harris, 42, a self-described good [...]
For Crispins: A Son Lost, A Family Of Officers Gained
Since Arnulfo Crispin was shot the night of Dec. 18, Officer Carlos Cortes and Officer [...]
Florida Senator To Speak at Civil Liberties League Breakfast
State Sen. Gary Siplin, who authored the state’s baggy pants legislation, will be the guest [...]
Former Publix Exec Finds Passion for Sculpture
When Mark Hollis retired from his job as a Publix Super Markets Inc. executive, it [...]
Polk School District Encouraged to Talk Budget Issues
The Polk County School District’s internal auditor found no fraudulent or unlawful activities regarding how [...]
Fort Meade Native at Home in New Role as City’s First Planning Director
When April Brown joined the city staff last month as Fort Meade’s first planning director, [...]
Polk Deputies Arrest State Corrections Officer, Charged With Assaulting Wife
Polk County deputies Monday arrested a state correctional officer on a charge he assaulted his [...]
Winter Haven Man Accused of Firing at Woman, Charged With Attempted Murder
A Winter Haven man is accused of opening fire this month on a woman. Cody [...]
Lake Wales Charter School System OKs Lunch Credit Plan
Forgetting lunch money won’t be a problem for students in the Lake Wales charter system, [...]