A former president of the Kathleen High School Athletic Booster Club has been charged with theft after admitting he used club credit cards for personal purchases, the Polk Sheriff’s Office said. He told deputies he thought he deserved payment because he used his personal car and phone for club activities, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
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Man Ruled Competent for Trial in Bicyclist’s Death
Ronald Akins was charged with DUI manslaughter after the death of Byers Levy, who was hit by a Camry while biking around Lake Hollingsworth around 5 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2013. Source: The Ledger
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Lakeland Man’s 1975 Disappearance Finally Solved
A body found in some woods in Marion County in 1977 has been identified as the remains of Mark “Duane” Woodard, who was 19 when he disappeared. Officials said he had been shot. Source: Ocala Star Banner
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Body of Missing Woman, 52, Found Near Tracks
Wendy Norman’s mother reported her missing Wednesday night. Her body was found this afternoon near Maine Avenue and Dawn Heights Drive. Source: Bay News 9
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Eight Charged in Unlicensed Contractor Sting
Eight Polk residents have been charged with acting as a contractor without a license during a three-day sting involving the Lakeland Police Department and three other agencies.
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City Discusses Civil Citations for Pot Possession
The Ledger: Lakeland Commission seeks more information on decriminalizing marijuana Source: ABC Action News