Paul Catala

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Thanksgiving doesn't always go off without a hitch. Luckily, not everything's closed in Polk County on the big day.

We know these aren't the only places in Polk to get a good steak. But steak is what they do. What's you're favorite?

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Maybe extra guests are coming and you need more beer or wine. Or maybe someone got hurt but you're all out of burn cream or Band Aids?

From adult-only dinners and dance parties, to kid-friendly celebrations during the day, Polk County has no shortage of New Year's Eve celebrations.

Craig Collins photographed Holocaust sites in Germany, Austria and Poland for a poignant collection called "Echoes from the Ashes: A Voice Remains."

Polk County high school seniors are honored in the Silver Garland Awards for community service that goes above and beyond.

Paul Catala, Ledger correspondent LAKELAND – Although it's an offshoot of German culinary traditions, there's no doubt that the hamburger is an American culinary staple.

Paul Catala | Ledger correspondent LAKELAND – About two years ago, Lakeland-born and Nashville-based country singer-songwriter McCoy Moore began composing new songs to add to his repertoire of originals.