8 digital benefits of a Lakeland Ledger subscription
There's a lot happening in the world and in Polk County. Stay informed and be one of the first to learn about breaking news with personalized news alerts, flip through a digital replica of the print paper, access exclusive deals and more with a subscription to the The Ledger.
Play a vital role in supporting local journalism you and your community can trust. With your subscription, you can help our journalists hold those in power accountable.
With a subscription to The Ledger, you will receive full access to the work from our journalists and photographers as they head out every day to help inform and explain the important issues affecting our community.
Our staff also reports on local dining and entertainment news, offering an insider's guide on things to do around the region and where to go.
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Here are eight reasons you will benefit by becoming a subscriber of The Ledger.
Stay connected to what's happening in Lakeland, Polk County and the surrounding area
Subscribers have unlimited access to our journalism. Once you log in, you'll be able to view our investigative, in-depth news stories, along with the best local recommendations on where to dine — and what restaurants failed their inspections — and what to do this weekend.
Our journalists work hard to ensure you always know what's happening in Lakeland and around Polk County.
Here are examples of some of our subscriber-only journalism:
Restaurant news
Eat more chicken: Chick-fil-A set to open Bartow location in February
Crime and Justice
'A blessing not one kid got shot':Lakeland shooting rocks tight-knit community
Business
Speedy delivery: Walmart offers drone delivery service in Winter Haven
Growth & Development
New development: Developer and residents make cases for and against Creek Ranch development on Hatchineha Road
Supermarket stress: As new Publix is set to open in Auburndale, it hasn't been smooth sailing for residents
Your neighbors
'Still doesn't seem real': Lakeland woman chooses optimism despite cruel progression of ALS
An author at 14: Mulberry girl publishes first book in planned fantasy series
A subscription brings you USA TODAY Network news you want
The Ledger also gives you access to the USA TODAY Network. Watch videos, view photos and read stories you want to see from Tallahassee, Sarasota, and more than 100 other properties throughout the United States.
Personalize your reading experience with the Lakeland Ledger news app
The Ledger offers two apps: The Ledger and The Ledger eNewspaper. Each can be set up the way you want. The Ledger app allows you to save your favorite stories, adjust the size of the text and set the news alerts you want. The Ledger Print Edition app gives you easy and quick viewing of the eNewspaper, the digital replica of the print product, every day.
Set up the news alerts you want to receive and when you want them
Customize your alerts by selecting the ones you want to receive: breaking news, top stories, and sports.
Don't want to be disturbed in the office or awakened at night? You also can schedule quiet times.
eNewspaper is a digital replica of the print paper you're familiar with
With your digital subscription, you can access the "print edition" daily on your computer, smartphone or tablet via The Ledger eNewspaper.
The eNewspaper, formerly known as the e-Edition, is a full electronic replica of the print newspaper published daily, with local news, sports, advertising and features such as comics and puzzles.
Subscribers get expanded eNewspaper access to newspapers across the USA TODAY Network, including USA Today and its popular crossword puzzle.
➤ eNewspaper apps for iPhone and Android
How to access your eNewspaper: Your Lakeland Ledger subscription includes digital copy
Digital media: Videos, photo galleries, interactive visuals included with your subscription
Great stories aren't just great writing. Make your experience personal with unlimited access to our videos, photo galleries and interactive data visuals.
Want to go out to eat? Check our online database to find out the latest restaurant inspection reports.
The Daily Briefing newsletter comes to your inbox every day
Busy? We'll email the top five articles to your inbox each day in the form of The Daily Briefing newsletter, complete with photos and article summaries. Have time for more? Click through to the articles straight from your email. The Daily Briefing Newsletter is one of many we offer.
Our newsletters range from the latest news updates to Obituaries, Legal Notices and news cartoons. Or jump into Inside Politics for a weekly roundup of the top local political news happening in Florida.
If you're a history buff, take a peek at Florida Time, your weekly fix of Florida history, nostalgia myths and more.
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Signing up for a digital subscription to The Ledger is easy!
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This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Digital benefits of a Lakeland Ledger subscription.
