Class of 2024: 'Pandemic graduates' are tough, tested and smart | R. Bruce Anderson
Most of this year's graduating college seniors had the world turned upside down at the very start by the pandemic. They ...
39 new artists, $17,000 in prizes: 52nd Mayfaire by-the-Lake is May 11-12 in Lakeland
The annual art festival and juried art show will have more than 150 artists lined up around picturesque Lake Morton.
Unemployment claims in Florida declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...
Lakeland considering LED signs outside two parking garages indicating available spaces
Lakeland commissioners will consider a $300,000 contract for an electronic system that will tell drivers on the street how ...
U.S. House passes bill sponsored by Laurel Lee to address child exploitation
The measure, increases reporting requirements for websites and social media platforms and preserves evidence longer, now ...
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Less than 2 months before commercial flights begin, Waco Kitchen at Lakeland airport closes
Less than two months before Avelo Airlines is scheduled to make its first commercial flights out of Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland officials announced Monday afternoon that the ...
Polk School Board member misses most of meeting for political fundraising event
Justin Sharpless missed all but the final 14 minutes of the Polk County School Board meeting on April 23 while attending a ...
Lakeland finds land for long-sought fire station north of I-4. See where
Should city commissioners approve the contract, Lakeland's long-sought Fire Station 8 would go on a 2 vacant acres near ...
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With airport expansion on the horizon, Lakeland plans to buy 31 acres from Morgan Creek
LAKELAND ― Lakeland officials expressed interest in purchasing nearly 31 acres near Lakeland Linder International Airport that was destined to become a housing development. The City Commission ...
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7 months into job, Bartow Police Chief Andy Ray retires 'for good,' citing health reasons
Bartow Police Chief Andy Ray has resigned for health reasons and his last day was Friday. In text messages between Ray and a Ledger reporter this week, it was clear he had preferred to stay if ...
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Wanting to sell liquor on Sundays, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits gets annexed into Winter Haven
WINTER HAVEN — There will be a new place to purchase beer and liquor on Sunday in Winter Haven. ABC Fine Wine & Spirits was officially annexed into the City of Winter Haven by a 4-0 vote of city ...