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Driver killed in truck crash on U.S. 98 north of Lakeland
11+ hour, 12+ min ago (89+ words) Driver killed in truck crash on U.S. 98 north of Lakeland'Lakeland Ledger Driver killed in truck crash on U.S. 98 north of Lakeland A truck driver died when he crashed his semi into another large truck hauling logs on U.S. 98 north of Lakeland on April…...
AGB Museum in Lakeland stages its largest student art exhibit
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (99+ words) AGB Museum in Lakeland stages its largest student art exhibit'Lakeland Ledger AGB Museum in Lakeland stages its largest student art exhibit Visitors to the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art are accustomed to seeing well-known artists displayed in the main…...
Watch Daryl Ward talk about the AGB Museum of Art's student exhibit
13+ hour, 54+ min ago (25+ words) Watch Daryl Ward talk about the AGB Museum of Art's student exhibit'Lakeland Ledger Watch Daryl Ward talk about the AGB Museum of Art's student exhibit...
Here's how Winter Haven's Whitehead went from No. 5 to No. 1 to county champ
21+ hour, 46+ min ago (114+ words) Here's how Winter Haven's Whitehead went from No. 5 to No. 1 to county champ'Lakeland Ledger Here's how Winter Haven's Whitehead went from No. 5 to No. 1 to county champ LAKELAND " Winter Haven's Everett Whitehead's senior season keeps getting better and better. After…...
Lake Wales weightlifting wins 3rd county in a row; Polk County results
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (92+ words) Lake Wales weightlifting wins 3rd county in a row; Polk County results'Lakeland Ledger It's been a special year for the Lake Wales boys weightlifting team so far in 2026. And despite the local powerhouse losing 12 seniors ahead of the 2026 lifting season, this…...
UF athletics surveys fans on $398.5M Swamp renovation, potential added costs
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (448+ words) As Florida football nears the end of the design phase of its proposed $398.5 million renovation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, affectionately known as The Swamp, the school sent out a survey to season ticket holders, fans and alumni this week…...
Florida gas prices are essentially unchanged this week. Here's why
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (60+ words) Florida gas prices are essentially unchanged this week. Here's why'Lakeland Ledger Florida gas prices are essentially unchanged this week. Here's why State gas prices are essentially unchanged for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.90 per gallon of…...
Here are the nominees for The Ledger's Tremendous 10 poll for March 23-28
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (29+ words) Here are the nominees for The Ledger's Tremendous 10 poll for March 23-28Lakeland Ledger Here are the nominees for The Ledger's Tremendous 10 poll for March 23-28...
We're down to the Final 4. Vote for Polk's best barbecue
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (76+ words) We're down to the Final 4. Vote for Polk's best barbecue'Lakeland Ledger We're down to the Final 4. Vote for Polk's best barbecue Polk's Best Barbecue competition has gotten juicy as the Elite 8 have been narrowed down to our Final Four. Who…...
Work closes Fitzgerald Road in Lakeland through April 4
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (138+ words) Work closes Fitzgerald Road in Lakeland through April 4Lakeland Ledger Work closes Fitzgerald Road in Lakeland through April 4 A portion of Fitzgerald Road in Lakeland is closed for roadway utility lift station replacement work, Polk County said in a news release....