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Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis Obituary - The Ledger
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (915+ words) R. Fred Lewis, former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, passed away on May 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family following complications from injuries sustained in a fall. He was 78 years old. Fred often spoke most fondly not about…...
Bones found east of Lakeland belonged to elderly woman, sheriff says
50+ min ago (63+ words) Lakeland Ledger Bones found east of Lakeland belonged to elderly woman, sheriff says A woman in her 70s who lived alone and was described as a recluse by neighbors appears to be the person whose skeletal remains were found east of…...
Polk sheriff says there's no ID yet on human bones found in pasture
18+ hour, 54+ min ago (52+ words) Lakeland Ledger Polk sheriff says there's no ID yet on human bones found in pasture The Polk County Sheriff's Office is working to identify the remains found by a group of children in a pasture northeast of Lakeland....
See the celebration as Kathleen High sends off its 2026 graduates
1+ week, 20+ min ago (24+ words) Lakeland Ledger See the celebration as Kathleen High sends off its 2026 graduates...
After 55 years, popular Lakeland teacher prepares to say, 'The End"
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (46+ words) After 55 years, popular Lakeland teacher prepares to say, 'The End' Lakeland Ledger After 55 years, popular Lakeland teacher prepares to say, 'The End' LAKELAND " Two students approached the doors leading to the administration building at Medulla Elementary School just as a…...
These Polk County residents died in the Vietnam War
1+ week, 2+ day ago (56+ words) Lakeland Ledger At least 73 residents of Polk County were killed in the Vietnam War, according to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Virtual Wall. The most came from Lakeland, which had 29, followed by Winter Haven with 16. But the fallen servicemembers came from…...
Rep. Canady's staff will meet public May 20 at Lakeland Library
1+ week, 5+ day ago (136+ words) Lakeland, will hold mobile office hours on May 20 at the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. Members of Canady's district staff will be available to assist with issues related to state. .. Rep. Canady's staff will meet public May 20 at Lakeland…...
Avelo brings back two popular routes out of Lakeland for 2026 holidays
1+ week, 3+ day ago (14+ words) Lakeland Ledger...
Lakeland OKs Wedgewood development deal despite concerns about roads
1+ week, 4+ day ago (98+ words) Lakeland Ledger Lakeland OKs Wedgewood development deal despite concerns about roads Lakeland officials have approved a deal that will clear the way for development of the historic Wedgewood Golf Course despite residents' opposition over traffic impacts. City commissioners voted 6-1 on…...
Winter Haven man dies in a three-vehicle crash on the Polk Parkway
1+ week, 4+ day ago (55+ words) Lakeland Ledger A three-vehicle accident the morning of May 18 on the Polk Parkway killed a 42-year-old Winter Haven man. The accident happened about 6 a. m. near the western terminus of the Parkway as it meets Interstate 4....