Category Archives: Local News

New York Times in Talks to Sell The Ledger, Other Papers

On Monday, The Times announced it is in "advanced discussions" to sell its Regional Media [...]

Suspect in Shooting of LPD Officer Surrenders

LAKELAND | A suspect in the shooting of a Lakeland police officer has been arrested, [...]

Crystal Grove Neighborhood Rocked by Lakeland Officer Crispin’s Shooting

The sound of a gunshot brought Jennifer Ford to her window Sunday night. Peering out, [...]

SPCA’s Relocation of Species Delays Projects

The burrowing critters, a threatened species enjoying federal protections, are holding up a number of [...]

Deputies: Thrown Hash Browns Lead to Arrest

A Lakeland Highlands Middle School teacher was charged with battery after an incident in which [...]

LPD Officer Wounded In Shooting

A Lakeland police officer was shot Sunday night in the Crystal Lake area and suffered [...]

Crisis Unit Director Calm in a Sea of Chaos’

Helping others persevere in the face of adversity, particularly adversity compounded by emotional distress and [...]

Men Burned While Roasting Pig Identified

Two Lakeland men remained at Tampa General Hospital on Sunday after they suffered burns when [...]

Recipient of PSC Alumni Award Is Honored

A 1974 graduate of the community college, Rita Sue Smith has a high-level position as [...]

Harrison Accepting Applications

Harrison School for the Arts in Lakeland is accepting applications for the 2012-13 school year.