Sara-Megan Walsh is a City of Lakeland Reporter at The Ledger. She covers a variety of topics including urban design, real estate development, and healthcare, with a focus on local issues such as city commission activities and community events in Lakeland, Haines City, and Winter Haven. Sara-Megan has been featured in prominent publications such as The Florida Times-Union, USA TODAY, and Yahoo News.
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Oct. 7, 2026, 3:00 p.m. ET
By: Sara-Megan Walsh
Lakeland Ledger Lakeland's swans are looking leaner and healthier. They may be waddling across the city's roads a little faster, but drivers need to slow down traveling around Lake Morton.
By: Sara-Megan Walsh
Lakeland Ledger Florida Rep. John Albert will face a challenge from a Dundee resident for his Florida Legislative seat on Nov. 3.
By: Sara-Megan Walsh
Lakeland Ledger There's a heated race underway for Florida's Congressional District 9 after the state's redistricting
By: Sara-Megan Walsh
Lakeland Ledger Three candidates seek to become the next representative in Florida's Congressional District 16, where an open seat is up for grabs.
By: Sara-Megan Walsh
An open Florida 16th Congressional District seat has attracted three candidates: Sydney Gruters, Kelly Kirschner and Mark Davis.
There's light at the end of the tunnel for Lakeland's South Florida Avenue rebuild. But the work will likely take more than three years.
By: Sara-Megan Walsh
Lakeland Ledger Florida's newly redrawn 18th Congressional District is as close as there is to a Polk County district.
Lakeland isn't known for drawing fall tourists with the rich hues of red, orange and yellow, but a set local artists are making sure the city's colors will be more vibrant than ever this November.
Lakeland Ledger Avelo Airlines plans for future expansion at Lakeland Linder International Airport, according to airport staff, but may be dropping a route after the holidays like an unwanted piece of coal.
