Category Archives: Local News
Haines City Police Chief Promotes McNulty
Police Chief Richard H. Sloan has promoted Brian McNulty to captain from lieutenant. McNulty started [...]
Police Seek Leads in 2010 Homicide
For more than 2½ years, Heather Cunniff has kept her sister’s ashes in her bedroom. [...]
Mulberry Wants Consultant Help on Finances
Though they have don’t know what it’s going to cost, city commissioners in Mulberry have [...]
Bartow Agency Seeks Improvements for U.S. 17
When the state repaves U.S. 17 in Bartow a few years from now, the Bartow [...]
Three Suspects Are Sought in Robbery of Teens
Polk County deputies are searching for three suspects who robbed a group of teenagers at [...]
Recession Busters: Free Drivers Education for Students
Florida Virtual School and the Florida Safety Council have teamed up to make driver’s education [...]
Chat With Police Chief Is Today
Lakeland police Chief Lisa Womack will host her monthly chat with the community at 6 [...]
Blood Clot Casts Shadow Over Woman, 3 Sons
A blood clot disorder that has left Melinda Washington weak and unable to do simple [...]
After Tough 2011, Uncertain Times Ahead for Polk Housing
The chances of Polk’s housing market finding a bottom in 2012 are unclear, as Polk [...]
Ledger’s Newspaper With a Heart Program Raises $330,244 So Far
Stories that were part of The Ledger’s Newspaper With a Heart program moved readers in [...]