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 [...]