Maya Lora
The Ledger
Lakeland, FL, United States
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'We're out': Canopy Oaks withdraws proposal to add mobile home units at Lake Wales resort
A proposal to add mobile home units at Canopy Oaks had received nearly universal recommendations for denial. → Read More
Following two resignations in five months, Polk Planning Commission to get new members
One vacancy has gone unfilled since a commissioner resigned in March. Another commissioner quit two years before his term ended. → Read More
Polk County commissioners to consider 242-home subdivision in rural Kathleen
The subdivision was denied on a 4-3 vote in June by the Polk Planning Commission. The applicant reduced the project by 8 homes for Tuesday's hearing. → Read More
Polk County commissioners to consider 242-home subdivision in rural Kathleen
The subdivision was denied on a 4-3 vote in June by the Polk Planning Commission. The applicant reduced the project by 8 homes for Tuesday's hearing. → Read More
Assistant Polk fire chief to take over in interim capacity at end of July
Assistant Fire Chief Rick Parnell has no interest in pursuing the role full-time and the county will conduct a nationwide search. → Read More
Polk County Fire Chief to depart at the end of July. Interim chief to be appointed
Polk County Fire Chief Robert Weech is heading back to the county he spent nearly 20 years with before joining Polk County in 2017. → Read More
Haines City police chief unanimously selected to take over as city manager
Jim Elensky was selected unanimously by the commission after losing the opportunity to be promoted last year on a 3-2 vote. → Read More
'Part of my legacy': Haines City commissioners elect the city's first Black, female mayor
"I was more than elated when I was elected," said Mayor Anne Huffman, who said she was also the first Black female commissioner elected in Haines City. → Read More
'Part of my legacy': Haines City commissioners elect the city's first Black, female mayor
"I was more than elated when I was elected," said Mayor Anne Huffman, who said she was also the first Black female commissioner elected in Haines City. → Read More
County officials come face to face with Polk growing pains
The county manager thinks Polk County will have over one million residents before 2035. Is existing infrastructure ready to support continued growth? → Read More
Polk County is the fastest-growing county in Florida, 7th in the nation
Florida leads the nation in population gains. Polk County is the fastest-growing county in the state, adding 24,287 people over the last year. → Read More
Retro arcade Galaxy Bar reborn on the south side of Lakeland after brief closure
A collection of at least 55 classic arcade and new retro pinball machines are now at Leo's Live as part of the reborn Galaxy Bar. → Read More
With more than 60 years in business, HW Oldham Funeral Home thrives in shifting industry
HW Oldham Funeral Home is one of the oldest Black-owned businesses in Lakeland. Its commitment to tradition has stood up to the test of time. → Read More
Winter Haven plans connection between Cypress Gardens Boulevard and Register Road
Winter Haven commissioners want to reconstruct Roosevelt Drive and extend it so it connects Cypress Gardens Boulevard and Register Road. → Read More
From the ranks: Winter Haven's names new fire chief
Joseph "Sonny" Emery Jr., the son of a firefighter, started his career in Polk County around 25 years ago. → Read More
Historic Lake Wales hotel may be headed for long-awaited revitalization
Lake Wales commissioners approved a settlement agreement and purchased the hotel for $50,000, despite a last-minute snag from the owner. → Read More
Historic Lake Wales hotel may be headed for long-awaited revitalization
Lake Wales commissioners approved a settlement agreement and purchased the hotel for $50,000, despite a last-minute snag from the owner. → Read More
Peppa Pig Theme Park will be a Certified Autism Center with wheelchair-accessible rides
Legoland's first try at a theme park for pre-schoolers will strive to accommodate families with children with autism and that use wheelchairs. → Read More
Lakeland to install roundabout at major crossroads near Bonnet Springs Park
The roundabout is sorely needed as Bonnet Springs Park is expected to generate additional traffic along the congested intersection, officials said. → Read More
Orlando Health announces new hospital on Lakeland Highlands Road and will open in 2024
Orlando Health announced that construction on Lakeland Highlands Hospital will begin next spring and result in 136 inpatient beds and 24 emergency beds. → Read More