Category Archives: Local News

Fire Hits Family’s Babson Park Home, Christmas Gifts and Family Memories Lost

Geraldine Donaldson, 63, of Babson Park left home at 5:35 p.m. Monday to take her [...]

Lakeland Reluctant to OK Pension Change For City Lawyer

Five Lakeland city commissioners say they are reluctant to approve City Attorney Tim McCausland’s request [...]

Change in Fort Meade’s Utility Deposit Policy Coming

Those moving into Fort Meade may find it a little more expensive to get utility [...]

Haines City Firefighters Give Joyful Family Full Santa Visit

Santa made an impressive entrance Tuesday rolling into Oakland on the city’s ladder truck. Complete [...]

Deal to Put Police at Eagle Ridge Mall Falls Through

A proposed agreement to have Eagle Ridge Mall pay for extra police is off the [...]

Lakeland Officer Arnulfo Crispin Has Died

LAKELAND | Lakeland police Officer Arnulfo Crispin has died.

Funeral Services for Officer Crispin Announced

LAKELAND | Funeral services for Lakeland police Officer Arnulfo Crispin will be held Monday and [...]

Toney-Deal’s Lawyer Threatens City With Lawsuit

Ann Toney-Deal’s lawyer sent a letter this week to the city’s special counsel threatening a [...]

Judge: Lawyer Representing “DeeDee” Moore Disobeyed Court Order

A judge ruled Wednesday that Dorice "DeeDee" Moore’s civil lawyer intentionally disobeyed court orders by [...]

Funeral Services for Officer Crispin Announced

LAKELAND | Funeral services for Lakeland police Officer Arnulfo Crispin will be held Monday and [...]