Mulberry News

A Mulberry man was arrested Friday after Lakeland police say he offered undercover officers a $30,000 car for $200, a police reportA said.

Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2:11 a.m. The Salvation Army will accept applications for Christmas toys and food baskets from Nov.

Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 8:25 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 10:44 a.m. Two children are being treated after being hit by a car backing out of a driveway in Mulberry today.

The Ledger announces top vote-getters. PROVIDED BY SANDRA ROWE Buy photo GAVIN HACKETT, 6, was the winner for the Under 13 category of The Ledger's online Halloween Costume Contest.

Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 2, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Voters in three Polk County cities go to the polls Tuesday to either choose their leaders or decide an important question.

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:19 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:19 p.m. BARTOW Mulberry Middle School is about to get a $23 million makeover.

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:19 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:19 p.m. BARTOW Mulberry Middle School is about to get a $23 million makeover.

The Polk County School District, in cooperation with the Polk County Health Department, will begin vaccinating students in select schools starting October 27.

State planners at the Florida Department of CommunityA Affairs confirmed what county planners concluded when they reviewed Lakeland businessman Tom Mims' plan to convert more than 300 acres of mined phosphate land into industrial development in a still rural area south of Mulberry.

ABC Action News Reported by: Don Germaise Email: dgermaise@abcactionnews.com Contributor: Jeff Butera 10/22/2009 Last Update: 6:09 am [Excerpts] HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL -- A Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy is off the job and behind bars today.

Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 2:32 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 2:33 a.m. Early voting has begun for three Polk County cities with elections Nov.

Published: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 2:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 3:54 a.m. BARTOW Polk County commissioners are poised to approve a contract with Mulberry to take over fire service for the city.

Published: Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 7:26 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 7:26 p.m. MULBERRY Beth Clark makes an endearing first impression: all warm smiles, wide-eyed energy and overachiever resolve.

Published: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:38 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 9:54 p.m. performances Gospel Sing North Lakeland Baptist Church, 306 Wilder Road, will host a sing featuring the Singing Disciples with Dave and his Gospel Trumpet and Orlando and Ed Leon tonight at 7. 660-6262 or 859-1348. Sing and Dinner Indian Lake ...

Published: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 9:32 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 9:32 p.m. SEBRING Four companies will be involved in efforts to redevelop former industrial sites in Polk County, the Central Florida Regional Planning Council agreed Wednesday.

Published: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 5:48 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 12, 2009 at 9:50 p.m. LAKELAND Traditionally, the franchise industry has been a popular venue during tough economic times.

Mosaic Fertilizer agreed this week to give up its permit for a now-closed sulfuric acid production plant in Mulberry in partial settlement of a Clean Air Act action filed in federal court in New Orleans.

Published: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 9, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. The future looks dim for the incandescent bulb.

Mosaic Fertilizer will spend approximately $30 million on air pollution controls that are expected to eliminate harmful emissions from sulfuric acid production plants in Uncle Sam, La., and Mulberry, Fla., the Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced.

Published: Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 6:10 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. LAKELAND The days of facing a partner on the dance floor are long gone.