Story of Lakeland woman's rape as teen gains national attention
Nov 1, 2024 · LAKELAND — Less than an hour after being raped by her adoptive father along the side of a country road, the 13-year-old girl stood in the darkness, clutching the cell phone that held video and ...
A SOGGY, WIND-BATTERED MESS - Lakeland Ledger
Oct 11, 2024 · Hurricane Milton has left Polk County a soggy, wind-battered and dark mess. By the 2 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center on Thursday, Milton was north of the Bahamas in the Atlantic ...
Polk County's trash collection is changing Tuesday. What to know
Sep 28, 2024 · Yard waste. Polk County’s Solid Waste Division has the same yard trash and bulk collection policies since June 2023. For yard waste, “branches should not exceed two inches in diameter, and ...
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Live updates: Polk County, Hurricane Milton impact, Wednesday
Oct 10, 2024 · The shelters are now holding about 5,500 people and remained open, Womble said. Citrus Connection had been transporting people to special needs shelters since 6 a.m. Wednesday but planned to stop ...
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd has election challenger with checkered past
Nov 1, 2024 · He entered law enforcement at age 18. He was first elected as sheriff in 2004, receiving 64% of the vote in a three-way race. In 2020, he ran unopposed and in his other election campaign never ...
The Ledger Obituaries in Lakeland, FL | The Ledger
Albert George Goetz, age 96, died on 11/16/2024. He was born 10/11/1928 in McKeesport, PA. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1947 and retired...
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Get live election updates from Polk County - Lakeland Ledger
Nov 6, 2024 · Live election results:Polk County live results Live statewide results:Keep tabs on the latest totals throughout election night! Amid distractions and hardships, Polk voters still turn out. Chad ...
Another Florida hurricane? NHC tracking new system. Polk forecast
Sep 27, 2024 · Live Hurricane Helene updates in Polk:More than 1,400 Polk residents without power Friday morning Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low ...