Category Archives: Local News
Ledger Investigation: Crimestoppers Rebuilding After Inquiry
Although a criminal investigation by the State Attorney’s Office remains ongoing and nine people, including [...]
A Transfer Dispute, and a Coachs Fall
The offseason didn’t go so well for George Jenkins’ football team when more than 12 [...]
Legoland Provides Big Boost to Local Tourism
A new era for tourism in Polk County commenced in October with the opening of [...]
Lakeland Officer’s Death Rattles Community
Lakeland Officer Arnulfo Crispin died from a bullet wound suffered while on-duty Dec. 18.
USF Poly Independence Creates Major Rifts
It started in late July when a mysterious letter circulated among business and community leaders, [...]
Supporter: Pass Bill In Honor Of Crispin
A proposal to give a property tax exemption to the spouses of police officers and [...]
Lake Alfred’s Al Meehan Recalls Harsh Holidays in a Brutal War
Sixty years ago, a white Christmas wasn’t all that enchanting to Al Meehan and his [...]
Mall Employees Remember Slain Lakeland Officer Arnulfo Crispin
It’s easy to overlook them, but a group of officers help keep order at Lakeland [...]
Lake Alfred Vet Is Doctor At National Dog Show
Mary McDaniel has a busy veterinary practice which she hardly has time to leave. But [...]
Healthy Living: Fighting Back Against Incontinence
Incontinence occurs more often the older a person gets, but that doesn’t mean the condition [...]