Dustin Wyatt
The Ledger
Lakeland, FL, United States
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Trash talk: Polk County officials, garbage company disagree over service delivery
County Attorney Randy Mink sent a letter to Texas-based FCC on Jan. 6 informing them that they’ve failed to meet performance requirements. → Read More
Trash talk: Polk County officials, garbage company disagree over service delivery
County Attorney Randy Mink sent a letter to Texas-based FCC on Jan. 6 informing them that they’ve failed to meet performance requirements. → Read More
Need a sidewalk? Get in line. Polk receives 50 requests per year, but can only fund so many
The county has $2.25 million set aside each year for new sidewalk construction, and they cost roughly $75 per foot, or $396,000 per mile, to build. → Read More
Lakeland officials to residents: Don't set up chairs for Christmas parade days in advance
In 2019, the city began cracking down on parade attendees using furniture to reserve their spot along the route. → Read More
Firefighter union says Polk suffered 'major downgrades in service.' Chief says that's not so
Union said the fire agency had understaffed trucks and firefighters in the field without required training. But Polk fire chief says that's "untrue and misleading." → Read More
178 entities are seeking $74.9 million in county COVID-19 relief money. There's a problem.
The county has only $10.5 million still available for social and health needs. → Read More
Ivermectin frenzy: Despite warnings, doctors assist Florida patients with accessing anti-parasite drug
Word has gotten out around the state of Florida that one Ocala doctor is helping people get ivermectin as a COVID prevention and treatment option. → Read More
4 more students arrested in Kathleen High School protest
The Sheriff's Office said it made the arrests after reviewing footage from the school's security video of the recent protest against the principal. → Read More
Majority of Polk commissioners won't sign letter promoting ivermectin against COVID
Commissioner Neil Combee has for weeks shared frustration with the medical community for “refusing to prescribe these safe and effective therapeutics.” → Read More
Polk County Commission boardroom gets a $338,384 makeover. Here's why.
This is the first remodeling for the room since the county administration complex was constructed in downtown Bartow in 1989. → Read More
Lake Wales pastor joins city commission to fill empty seat, replaces suspended official
“I just saw a need,” Hilligoss told The Ledger in a phone call. “The city has been struggling to fill this seat. ...I thought I could step up." → Read More
Another sales tax push? Moratorium on growth? Polk leaders discuss best bet to ease traffic
Commissioner Bill Braswell believes it’s time for the county to consider a moratorium on residential growth. → Read More
'An absolute ambush.' 17-year-old shot and killed at public park near Bartow, police say
“This was an ambush, an absolute ambush,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told reporters at Gordon Heights Park, the scene of a homicide. → Read More
Polk County Sheriff's Office: 2-year-old shot by a 3-year-old early Saturday morning
A two-year-old child was "seriously wounded" after being shot by a three-year-old child just after midnight early Saturday morning in Lakeland. → Read More
Polk County Sheriff's Office: 2-year-old shot by a 3-year-old early Saturday morning
A two-year-old child was "seriously wounded" after being shot by a three-year-old child just after midnight early Saturday morning in Lakeland. → Read More
Spartanburg's COVID vaccine rate remains among lowest in South Carolina
The quicker the vaccination percentage goes up. the sooner Spartanburg can resume large gathering events downtown, said City Manager Chris Story. → Read More
In Spartanburg, prayer, commitments by law enforcement leaders, follow Chauvin verdict
Spartanburg church and law enforcement leaders gathered in front of City Hall Monday to talk leadership, accountability following the Chauvin verdict. → Read More
After more than 200 police calls, Spartanburg City Council votes to close Club Rehab
Club Rehab, located at 93 Kensington Drive, has generated more than 220 police calls since its opening under new ownership in May 2019. → Read More
After 'eye-opening experience,' councilwoman says Spartanburg public transit needs work
In total, the study recommends the city of Spartanburg spend $23.6 million on a bus system overhaul by 2029. → Read More
City Manager addresses concerns from Spartanburg businesses opposing Main Street closure
City Manager Chris Story points to other factors impacting downtown businesses beyond the closuore of Main Street to vehicle traffic. → Read More