Episode 5: "Was Winter Haven really supposed to be named Lakeland?" 

In this episode, Brady Fredericksen talks to local historians to myth-bust a story that's floated around for years. And the answer is simpler than you'd think. 

Submit your own question! theledger.com/onlyinpolk

Reporting & story: Brady Fredericksen.

Audio production: Laura L. Davis.

Episode 5:&nbsp;"Was Winter Haven really supposed to be named Lakeland?" 
In this episode, Brady Fredericksen talks to local historians to myth-bust a story that's floated around for years. And the answer is simpler than you'd think.&nbsp;
Submit your own question! <a href="theledger.com/onlyinpolk">theledger.com/onlyinpolk</a>
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Reporting &amp; story: Brady Fredericksen.
Audio production: Laura L. Davis.

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