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february 14
- Winter Haven hires new airport manager
- District chooses outside contractor to take control of 6 failing Polk public schools
- Lakeland Bartow 8A District 7 boys basketball game
- Bulldogs sneak past rival Fort Meade in 1A-8
- 1 climber dies, rescuers reach others on Oregon peak
- Brinson leads McKeel boys over Mulberry in 5A-8
- O'Reilly has goal, assist in Sabres 5-3 win over Lightning
- Dundee gets 'clean' annual audit, commission told about 2 issues to correct
- Auburndale blow past South Lake in 7A-6
- Lakeland Christian wins game, loses coach
- Bartow, Winter Haven set to meet for 8A-7 title
- Editorial: Harnessing the power of the sun in Polk County
- Today's editorial cartoon (Feb. 14, 2018)
- Another Viewpoint: Budget deal retains our debt addiction
- Stossel: Ulbricht's rough ride down the Silk Road
- A Polk Perspective: Sports tourism's impact, benefits run deep
- Hiaasen: 'Hey, we can turn sea-level rise into a win-win, right?'
- Letter: Pervasive talk of racism divides us
- Letter: Amazed that anyone could criticize Trump
- Letter: America is hurt by us vs. them thinking
- Shaun White wins 3rd Olympic gold medal in contest for the ages
- 2-vehicle crash snarls traffic in South Lakeland
- Several hospitalized after vehicle tried to enter National Security Agency gate
- Woman says Florida mayor offered speed bumps for sex
- 2 men accused of harassing gators, Florida panther kittens
- House panel opens investigation of former Trump aide Rob Porter
- In minutes, jury convicts Florida man of girl's murder, rape
- Ledger/News Chief publisher explains changes to print publication
- Suspect texted detective, not wife, about girlfriend's death
- Events calendar
- With a tweak, comfort becomes more complete
- Grills Gone Wild
- Creativity is the winner at Fort Meade festival
- Opa! 3-day St. Sophia Greek Festival comes to Winter Haven
- ‘Black Panther’ is bound to be one of the best movies of 2018
- 'The 15:17 to Paris' fails to connect emotionally
- Make no mistake, Whoops will quench your thirst
- Restaurant review: Black & Brew stands out from the pack
- Havendale Christian Church car show to benefit Vietnam Veterans Association
- It's monsters vs. aliens
- Porn star who alleged Trump affair: I can now tell my story
- Watchdog's report faults VA Secretary David Shulkin over Europe trip expenses
- Immigrants warned about Florida travel as arrests soar
- Gunman kills at least 17 people at Florida high school
- Drive thru health screening
- TOURNAMENTS
- PHOTOS: Detroit Tigers open spring training in Lakeland
- PHOTOS: Valentine's Group Wedding in Bartow
- Cities could lose freedom to choose election days
- House moves ahead with $350 million tax package
- 11 charged in Miami fuel theft ring
- Crash on highway kills 14-year-old bicyclist
- Commissioner misses meeting, found dead in her home
- Democrats: Statehouse race a bellwether for US
- How best to treat opioids' youngest sufferers? No one knows
- A Westminster wow: Bichon frise becomes America's top dog
- Trump breaks silence, denounces domestic violence
- Israel's Netanyahu is no stranger to scandals
- AP sources: Mitt Romney to launch Senate campaign Thursday
- Students, alumni challenge legacy preference at top colleges
- And now for the rest of the 2018 softball story
- Scoring machine
- Presidents Day closings in Polk County
- Help us show appreciation for former, current military members
- Early voting in District 39 Republican primary ends Saturday
- Science and engineering fair opens Thursday
- Bonnet Springs Park update to be presented Tuesday
- Lakeland Regional Health holds Snack 'n' Screen event
- Dennis Ross continues campaigning for re-election
- Poinciana group making progress after HOA elections
- Freshwater Fishing Report: Anglers continue to reel in speck, bass
- Judd is president of Major County Sheriffs of America
- Haines City to talk youth football merger
- Upbeat Gardenhire era begins with first workouts
- Police issue warning after burglars distract homeowners across Polk County