New law to bring more affordable housing to Florida
A new Florida law will set aside more than $700 million to help people get affordable housing. Developers say it'll also help them build...
2 more facing charges after Winter Haven pregnancy center vandalized
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two people more people are facing charges after a pregnancy center in Winter Haven was vandalized last year. ...
Lake Gibson’s Hayden Whidden is The Ledger’s Boys Wrestler of the Year
Quitting isn’t in Hayden Whidden’s vocabulary no matter what the extent of the situation is.Sure, there were reasons for Whidden to get sidetracked, including...
Polk State Respiratory Care application open April 1 – May 31
The application for Polk State College's Respiratory Care Program will be open from April 1 through May 31 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. The...
Polk County Health Officials Caution For Heath Risk Of Wildfire Smoke
BARTOW, Fla. – In response to a wildfire in the River Ranch area, the Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) cautions...
Multi-agency operation seizes $30,000 in fentanyl and other dangerous street drugs in Polk County
(MENA, Ark. - March 29, 2023) Prosecuting Attorney for the 18th West Judicial District, Debra Buschman, announced today that on March 22 the 18th...
Polk County leaders push for SunRail extension
HAINES CITY, Fla. - Data shows that a push to bring SunRail to Polk County is gaining steam - a recent survey of Polk...
SEU To Host Three Concerts Next Week
LAKELAND, Fla. — Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will host three concerts next week at 7:30 p.m. in varying locations. Read below...
Lakeland’s ‘Excellent’ Recycling Stats Help the City’s Bottom Line
If you've ever thrown a greasy pizza box or waxy juice carton in the recycling bin, hoping it's recyclable, or bundled aluminum cans in...
Many new homes in Polk County are saving water for the future
More than 1,000 people a day are moving into Florida. Having enough water to slake their thirst - as well as that of their...