Category Archives: Local News
Public Defender Moorman Won’t Seek Re-election
J. Marion Moorman, public defender for the 10th Judicial Circuit since 1984, withdrew Monday from [...]
Consultant: Central Florida Development Council Needs Leadership
Central Florida Development Council needs more private leadership and funding, but accomplishing that could be [...]
City Agrees to Sell Old Massachusetts Avenue Church Building to Lakeland Ministry
The city bought an old Massachusetts Avenue church building in 2010 for $500,000, and Monday [...]
Lori Cunningham Shooting For Third Term On School Board
Lori Cunningham announced she will seek a third, four-year term on the Polk County School [...]
Officials Seek Wildlife Study at Lakeland Linder Airport
Pilot Bob Knight has seen his share of wildlife at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. The [...]
Property Owners Must File Applications Soon
Property owners must file for tax exemptions or for agriculture classification by March 1, Property [...]
Lakeland to Study Benefits Plans
Commissioners agreed Monday to move forward with a study into providing benefits to same-sex partners [...]
Some Customers Are Opposed to Smart Meters
A lot of people may not even know about smart meters, the new devices installed [...]
Mother’s Dream Spurs Raiders Co-Owner, Coach
Michael Mink has spent the past 8½ years chasing a dream inspired by his late [...]
Ex-Lake Alfred City Manager Candidate Moves On
Officials opted to offer the job to another after they said their first choice, Jonathan [...]