The Lakeland Ledger By Gary White LAKELAND — Homeless shelters in Polk County were gearing up Saturday for an influx of people seeking refuge from Hurricane Irma, as Polk County Sheriff’s deputies fanned out around the county to help those without homes find a safe place to ride out the storm. Dale Stabler, a [...]
By Compiled by The Ledger Derek Oxford, certified financial planner, CPS Investment Advisors, recently received a Polk Emerging Leaders Award for his dedication and commitment to the Polk County community. Derek is the 2017 chairman of Emerge Lakeland. He recently moderated an Emerge Lakeland event, “Coffee with the Candidates,” which gave local commission candidates, [...]
Six months into her new position, Reddout already has made some significant changes to the way Talbot House addresses homelessness. By Eric Pera LAKELAND - Brenda Reddout is helping lead efforts in Polk County to reduce homelessness and administer to the needs of the down and out. Reddout, a former Polk School Board [...]
Lost medals found in Lakeland after 48 years, returned to Vietnam War veteran LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tennessee Vietnam War veteran has waited decades to hold his war medals. In 1967, David McCloud was on leave when he learned he would be receiving a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and a Vietnam Service medal, [...]
