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The Ledger family of publications is your indispensable source of news and information about Central Florida's Polk County. Mobile: http://t.co/bJ29tYtvwI
Lakeland, FL
Joined September 2008
One of the most popular meteor showers of the year reached its peak.
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One of the most popular meteor showers of the year reached its peak.
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Swifties are already looking to don merch inspired by Taylor Swift's upcoming twelfth album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
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Swifties are already looking to don merch inspired by Taylor Swift's upcoming twelfth album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
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The longtime television personality gushed about how "good" the reunion is in his Instagram story.
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The longtime television personality gushed about how "good" the reunion is in his Instagram story.
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Childhood vaccination rates continue to slide in Polk County, falling to 92.5%
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Polk County's childhood vaccination rate has declined from 96.3% in 2021 to 92.5% in 2025, according to state records.
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Mark Thielen says he resigned from Lakeland orchestra after learning of reduction in role
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Mark Thielen said he resigned in May after being told that guest conductors would lead two of the LSO’s masterworks concerts for the coming season.
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Polk County legislators hear animal welfare pleas, funding requests in annual meeting
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At least nine speakers questioned the policies of Polk County's Animal Control division at the annual meeting of the legislative delegation.
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Football gets under way this week with Kickoff Classics and 1 regular-season game
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Polk County fans can get their first look at their respective high school football team in the Kickoff Classics this week.
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Couple in their 60s were the victims of the deadly Aug. 12 house fire in Auburndale
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office said no foul play was suspected in the fatal fire in The Hamptons golf community.
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The recalled products include 8-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee packages with certain lot numbers and best-by dates.
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The recalled products include 8-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee packages with certain lot numbers and best-by dates.
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Polk County deputies searching for suspect in fatal Davenport shooting
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Sheriff Grady Judd said the man should be considered "armed and dangerous," last seen walking toward woods near U.S. 27 and I-4.
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Super 16 (+2): No. 1 Morris enters senior year healthy, ready to make another state run
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Lakeland senior linebacker Malik Morris battled knee injury in junior season but still was the defensive player of the year.
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The Vulcan, the United Launch Alliance's newer rocket, got off the ground from Florida on its first national security mission for US Space Force.
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The Vulcan, the United Launch Alliance's newer rocket, got off the ground from Florida on its first national security mission for US Space Force.
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Here's where to watch and listen to the "New Heights" episode featuring Taylor Swift.
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Here's where to watch and listen to the "New Heights" episode featuring Taylor Swift.
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Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, "New Heights" is set to feature Taylor Swift on Aug. 13. Here's what to know about the show.
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Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, "New Heights" is set to feature Taylor Swift on Aug. 13. Here's what to know about the show.
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While the second episode of the "South Park" Season 27 aired on Wednesday, Aug. 6, there will not be a new episode this week.
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While the second episode of the "South Park" Season 27 aired on Wednesday, Aug. 6, there will not be a new episode this week.
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The Aug. 13 episode of the Kelce brother's podcase, "New Heights," featuring Taylor Swift was cut due to a "glitch."
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The Aug. 13 episode of the Kelce brother's podcase, "New Heights," featuring Taylor Swift was cut due to a "glitch."
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Enthusiasts of the horror of the Alien movies are set to get a new fix in the shape of a new TV series, Alien: Earth.
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Enthusiasts of the horror of the Alien movies are set to get a new fix in the shape of a new TV series, Alien: Earth.
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Spanish officials have reportedly found the body of US hiker Cole Henderson who was missing in mountains along the Spain-France border since mid-July
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Spanish officials have reportedly found the body of US hiker Cole Henderson who was missing in mountains along the Spain-France border since mid-July
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The annual competition to raise awareness and eliminate the invasive Burmese python was held July 10-20, 2025 in the Everglades.
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The annual competition to raise awareness and eliminate the invasive Burmese python was held July 10-20, 2025 in the Everglades.
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Florida has at least 11 castle-like buildings. Some of them are whimsical attractions from yesteryear, others are hidden in plain sight. Here's a list.
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Florida has at least 11 castle-like buildings. Some of them are whimsical attractions from yesteryear, others are hidden in plain sight. Here's a list.
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