Category Archives: Local News
Genshaft Removes USF Poly’s Goodman
University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft told Marshall Goodman on Tuesday she had "lost [...]
Community Repays Tabrian Grant’s Christmas Generosity
The Lakeland boy’s generosity rebounded to him Tuesday afternoon when Santa Claus and an elf [...]
Church, Businesses Team Up as Auto Angels To Provide Vehicles for Families
Eleven families drove home in free, refurbished cars Tuesday, part of the second annual Auto [...]
Home Invasion Shooting By Lakeland Officer Ruled Justified
Prosecutors have concluded a Lakeland police officer was justified in using deadly force when he [...]
County Rejects Pedestrian Overpass for Fraser Trail
Bicyclists, walkers and skaters on the Fort Fraser Trail will have another obstacle to cross [...]
County OKs Beer Sales at Bramble Ridge Golf Courses
Golfers at Bramble Ridge Golf Course finally will be able to toast their victories. The [...]
English Again Pushes Measure to Give Businesses Tax Breaks
County Commissioner Bob English made a third push Tuesday to put a business tax break [...]
Venezuelan Firm Plans $20 Million Youth Sports Camp in Auburndale
A proposed $20 million recreational facility could give Auburndale a global reputation in sports.
Swiftmud Board Won’t Allow Hunting in Green Swamp Tract
Swiftmud’s Governing Board unanimously agreed that hunting would not be allowed in the Green Swamp [...]
25-Year-Old Arnulfo Crispin a Standout Soccer Player at Mulberry High, Remains Hospitalized
Less than a year ago, Richard Hartwiger was assisting a doctor with a procedure at [...]