3+ day, 7+ 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (429+ words) In last week's poll, Lakeland baseball player Cason Benton picked up 57.6 percent of the vote, followed by McKeel's Chloe Lanier (27.7 percent) and Victory Christian's Kinley Hunter (14.4 precent). Nominations for the Tremendous 10 poll can be sent weekly to [email protected] by 9 a.m. every…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (346+ words) These two best buddies are hoping for a home together'Lakeland Ledger These two best buddies are hoping for a home together Preview all of the adoptable pets at www.spcaflorida.org. To meet or adopt a pet located at SPCA…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (15+ words) The Ledger's 2025 Girls All-County Team'Lakeland Ledger The Ledger's 2025 Girls All-County Team...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (580+ words) LAKELAND " The boys and girls high school state basketball tournaments are moving to Jacksonville. The FHSAA announced on Sept. 17 that the two tournaments, which have been in Lakeland for the past 30 years, will be held at the CSI Companies Court…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (372+ words) Lakeland Christian's Emma Wilkinson, last year's runner of the year, returns for the girls, while the '24 boys runner of the year has graduated. Cross country preview: Here are 25 boys and girls runners in Polk County to watch in 2025 LAKELAND " The…...

8+ mon, 5+ day ago  (641+ words) LAKELAND " Every team wants to be ready when the season starts, but for Lakeland there's a sense urgency to be ready for early if they want to make a state." Lakeland, the Class 5A state runner-up after finishing 13-1, is ranked No....

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (198+ words) Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to ... Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week Initial filings for…...

11+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1050+ words) Mark Farrington has submitted a letter of retirement after an inquiry found "legitimate concerns" of harassment and a hostile work environment. Mark Farrington, the human resources director for the city of Lakeland, has resigned from his position after a third-party…...