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The Ledger: Local News, Politics, Entertainment & Sports in Lakeland, FL Sections News Sports Entertainment Obituaries Jobs Cars Homes Classifieds E-Edition Subscribe Log in Subscribe Now Hillsborough Co. investigating measles case in adult The man confirmed with the viral disease traveled to South America. Measles is spread through the air by breathing, coughing or sneezing and is highly contagious. There is no specific treatment for measles. Updated at 9:16 AM 1 -- LEDC calls for 2% tax on food, drinks to boost city revenue Updated at 8:21 AM Lakeland police arrest MJC Classic Cars owner for sales tax fraud, records say Updated at 8:21 AM Haines City football coach suspended for 5 games Updated at 8:20 AM Florida parental consent abortion bill heads to full Senate Jan 22 at 5:33 PM Mosaic finds the cause of a water seepage Jan 22 at 5:14 PM Polk declares itself a 2nd Amendment sanctuary Jan 22 at 3:16 PM Lakeland man pleads guilty to sexually molesting girl Jan 22 at 1:28 PM Polk man who survived deadly home invasion IDs defendant as gunman Jan 22 at 8:21 AM Mother confesses to killing her 3 young children, police say Jan 22 at 7:20 AM HISTORIC PHOTOS: A look back through time at Bartow Updated at 7:27 AM Photos: Take a peek at this country estate on 40+ acres for $1.2 million Updated at 7:28 AM Photos: Worst Restaurant Inspections in Polk County Jan. 13-18 Updated at 7:27 AM Happening Now Hillsborough Co. investigating measles case in adult Updated at 9:16 AM Civilians to relive WWII history on bomber plane in Florida Posted at 9:01 AM 'The Golden Girls' are back — as puppets! Parody recreates TV sitcom in Florida Posted at 8:30 AM At least 1 dead, 7 injured in shooting outside McDonald's in downtown Seattle Posted at 8:45 AM 'I got four hours sleep': Takeaways from opening arguments in the Trump impeachment Senate trial Posted at 9:15 AM Firefighting plane crashes in Australia, killing 3 Americans Posted at 8:09 AM daily E-mail Newsletter Our top news, delivered to your inbox Sign-up for other newsletters Never miss a story Choose the plan that's right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Subscribe Now Sign up for daily e-mails Reader Services My Profile Subscribe Now Manage Print Account Manage Digital Account Mobile-Friendly Account Management Live Chat About Us Contact Us Work for Us FAQs Submissions News Tips Letters to the Editor Calendar Events Obituaries Submit a Photo Legal Notices Advertising Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Place an Ad Classified Ads Media Kit Online Services Newsletters RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter Mobile Apps Text Alerts © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. The Ledger ~ 300 W. Lime St., Lakeland, FL 33815 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK Subscribe Now Site Archive Home News Local Crime Education Nation & World State Politics Elections 2018 Sports Preps College Recreation Outdoors Columnists Auto Racing Polk Preps TiMEOUT Dining Movies Arts in Polk Music Nightlife TV Guide Movie Listings TV Listings Calendar Events Lifestyle Time and Money Faith Celebrations Pets Your Health Homes Columnists Crossword Sudoku Comics Opinion Columns Editorials Letters Cartoons Other Voices Business Weather Obituaries Only in Polk More Photos Videos Calendar Branded Content Contests Mugshots Local Blogs Guide to Polk Send us your news NIE Special Sections Medical Guide Print Ads Legal Notices From Our Advertisers Southern Kitchen Subscriber My Profile E-Edition Subscribe Manage Your Account Manage My Digital Account Newsletters E-BILLING REGISTRATION Disclosures/Premium Editions Mobile-Friendly Account Management Market Place Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Classifieds Jobs Cars Homes Media Kit Digital Marketing Services Feedback Ownership Terms of Use Privacy Policy Gannett Publications © 2015 __SITENAME__ -- SUBSCRIBE TODAY Choose the plan that’s right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Learn More...