Three arrested for defrauding Republic Services of over $150,000

On Monday, July 15, 2019, PCSO detectives working with the Office of the Attorney General Ashley…

FITCH UPGRADES LAKELAND ELECTRIC FINANCIAL RATING

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the financial rating of Lakeland Electric revenue bonds to AA from AA-.…

Polk Commissioners approve $200K settlement for the family of Lakeland woman who died in 2018 fire

Polk County Commissioners have unanimously approved a $200,000 settlement offered to Loretta Pickards family estate.  She…

FLORIDA MAN ABANDONS NAKED WIFE AT SIDE OF ROAD THEN TORCHES HER CAR, DEPUTIES SAY

A Florida man was arrested Saturday after leaving his naked wife at the side of a…

Social Media – Too Much? How Much?

By Glenn Mollette  Social media is just like mom’s apple pie, it’s not good to eat…

Ten SEU Teams Honored for Academic Success

Ten of Southeastern University’s teams were honored by the NAIA as Scholar-Teams for their academic performance…

Environmental Initial Report

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…

Fire Department Invites Community to Welcome Its New Clean-Cab Concept Engine into Service

The Lakeland Fire Department (LFD) invites the community to join them on August 5, 2019, at…

Lakeland Electric maybe considering adjusting its rates up

According to Gina Jacobi, Lakeland Electric’s assistant general manager for fiscal operations, she told city commissioners…

1916 Irish Pub Coming to Lakeland

New lease to establish the 1916 Irish Pub at Cleveland Heights Golf Course Clubhouse approved by…

Brian Burns, the publisher of the Ledger Media Group, announced Monday he will be leaving on July 25

Brian Burns, the publisher of the Ledger Media Group, announced Monday he will be leaving his…