Category Archives: Local News

NY Times Agrees To Sell The Ledger

The New York Times Co. has reached an agreement to sell its Regional Media Group [...]

Friends Remember LPD Officer Crispin at Funeral

Margarita Crispin’s hand trembled as she brought a blue rose to her lips. She kissed [...]

Polk Colleges Hold Graduation Ceremonies

As the holiday season unfolds, hundreds of students who have attended Polk County institutions are [...]

Program Helps Those With Mental Illness Learn New Skills

When Luis Rivas became director of Club Success in March 2010, clubhouse members tested his [...]

Toys Bring Back Memories at Depot Museum

Once kids finish playing with this year’s toys, they may want see what toys brought [...]

Rain Bringing Colder Weather as Year Ends

Put away your T-shirts and pull out your sweaters. Winter finally arrived Tuesday. The balmy [...]

EDC Director: Incentives Will Bring Business to Haines City

Haines City now has an official business incentive program, which city and Economic Development Council [...]

Decision Coming on New Lake Wales Utility Rates

City commissioners in Lake Wales will face a decision on increasing utility rates. Mayor Mike [...]

Man Treated For Burn From Auburndale Apartment Fire

The state Fire Marshal is investigating what caused a fire at a two-story apartment building [...]

Visitation for Officer Crispin Set to Begin

For 18 months, Arnulfo Crispin worked the night shift protecting Lakeland, and on Monday community [...]