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A shadow of its former self and a little tardy, Florida's sales-tax holiday is back, but for this weekend only.

More than 4,500 people were ticketed by the Florida Highway Patrol over the holiday weekend.

The Memorial Day holiday weekend is here, and if you're planning on hopping into the car for a little getaway, you won't be alone.

By BARB STUEWE THE LEDGER Many holiday events are planned for this weekend, including some that were rained out last weekend. Also on tap are plays, music events and much more.

The $20 million Tampa International Airport renovation will kick off with a bang Monday.

The last day of classes in Polk schools before the winter holiday will be Dec. 17.

The last day of classes in Polk schools before the winter holiday will be Dec. 17.

By SARAH STEGALL LEDGER CORRESPONDENT LAKELAND | Polk residents may be preparing for a holiday, but that doesn't mean Mother Nature is taking time off. There will be plenty of thunderstorms and isolated showers this Fourth of July weekend, but there may be a few breaks in the clouds to celebrate outdoors.

Surprisingly, for a holiday weekend, gas prices have fallen four cents in the Bay area.