Lakeland metro area among fastest-growing cities in US, Census data shows
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows the Lakeland metro area ranks in the top five U.S. cities for percentage population growth.
A recent U.S. Census Bureau report shows the Lakeland metro area ranks in the top five U.S. cities for percentage population growth.
1 person dead after semi-truck drives into log truck on US 98: PCSO
One person is dead after two semi-trucks collided with each other on Wednesday, on US 98, just north of Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
One person is dead after two semi-trucks collided with each other on Wednesday, on US 98, just north of Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Poly team develops new tech that can detect microplastics, nanoplastics in water
Florida Polytechnic University has developed a modified electrochemical sensor that can quickly detect microplastics using just a drop of water.
Florida Polytechnic University has developed a modified electrochemical sensor that can quickly detect microplastics using just a drop of water.
Lithium-ion battery fire spreads to Lakeland home, kills 3 dogs: LFD
Three dogs died in a fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Three dogs died in a fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Lakeland, Sarasota, and Tampa rank in Top 30 'U.S. Allergy Capitals'
Three Tampa Bay cities were just named in the nation’s top Allergy Capitals for 2026 by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
Three Tampa Bay cities were just named in the nation’s top Allergy Capitals for 2026 by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
Lakeland homeowners picket against Talbot House Ministries' proposed relocation site
Talbot House Ministries, a homeless services provider in Lakeland, is pushing to relocate to a busy corridor. But, members of the community in that area are pushing back.
Talbot House Ministries, a homeless services provider in Lakeland, is pushing to relocate to a busy corridor. But, members of the community in that area are pushing back.
Polk County honors fallen Army Maj. Cody Khork as remains return to Lakeland airport
A Bay Area hero who lost his life while serving in the Middle East is now back home in Polk County.
A Bay Area hero who lost his life while serving in the Middle East is now back home in Polk County.
Major Cody Khork to return home to Polk County Wednesday, community prepares to honor fallen soldier
A solemn homecoming is planned for Wednesday, March 18, for U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody A. Khork, 35, the Polk County servicemember killed in the line of duty while serving in the Middle East.
A solemn homecoming is planned for Wednesday, March 18, for U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody A. Khork, 35, the Polk County servicemember killed in the line of duty while serving in the Middle East.
Retired Air Force One pilot who flew on 9/11 helps raise $30K for Polk Public Schools' JROTC scholarships
The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.
The nation's 12th presidential pilot stopped in Polk County to talk about his successful career in the United States Air Force and to help open doors for young students aspiring to lead in uniform.
Women veterans take inaugural Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
It was a very special morning at Lakeland Linder International Airport as many women veterans headed up to Washington, D.C. for a fun-filled day for their inaugural Flight of Honor.
It was a very special morning at Lakeland Linder International Airport as many women veterans headed up to Washington, D.C. for a fun-filled day for their inaugural Flight of Honor.
Family of Army captain killed in Kuwait honors legacy with ROTC scholarship at Florida Southern College
A Winter Haven family is turning unimaginable loss into a legacy of service.
A Winter Haven family is turning unimaginable loss into a legacy of service.
Mix of traditional and non-traditional materials make up pieces at 'The Art of Collage' exhibition
Artists blend traditional and non-traditional art materials to create their work at the Depot Arts District's "The Art of Collage" exhibition.
Artists blend traditional and non-traditional art materials to create their work at the Depot Arts District's "The Art of Collage" exhibition.
Lakeland man arrested for DUI manslaughter after deadly crash on East Memorial Boulevard: Police
A man was arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge in connection with a deadly crash last week on East Memorial Boulevard, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A man was arrested on a DUI manslaughter charge in connection with a deadly crash last week on East Memorial Boulevard, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Plant City motorcyclist dies after being hit by 2 vehicles near Lakeland Linder International Airport: PCSO
A 29-year-old man was killed Saturday night after he crashed his motorcycle and was hit by two vehicles near Lakeland Linder International Airport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
A 29-year-old man was killed Saturday night after he crashed his motorcycle and was hit by two vehicles near Lakeland Linder International Airport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested after argument leads to deadly parking lot shooting at Lakeland pool hall: Police
Police arrested a man in connection with a shooting that left a 48-year-old man dead early Thursday morning outside a pool hall, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Police arrested a man in connection with a shooting that left a 48-year-old man dead early Thursday morning outside a pool hall, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Man killed after shots fired during argument outside Lakeland pool hall: Police
A 48-year-old man is dead after police say two people exchanged gunfire during an argument outside a Lakeland pool hall early Thursday.
A 48-year-old man is dead after police say two people exchanged gunfire during an argument outside a Lakeland pool hall early Thursday.
Former Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier suing Lakeland ice-skating arena
Former Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Vincent Lecavalier, is suing an ice-skating arena in Lakeland for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Former Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Vincent Lecavalier, is suing an ice-skating arena in Lakeland for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
1 killed, 1 hospitalized in Lakeland fire that injured a firefighter: PCFR
A deadly Lakeland fire is under investigation.
A deadly Lakeland fire is under investigation.
Lakeland to hold public hearing on Talbot House's push for new location
Last year, Talbot House Ministries, a homeless services provider, was denied its plan to relocate and build a new facility off East Memorial Boulevard. They appealed and now the City of Lakeland will be holding a public hearing on the matter.
Last year, Talbot House Ministries, a homeless services provider, was denied its plan to relocate and build a new facility off East Memorial Boulevard. They appealed and now the City of Lakeland will be holding a public hearing on the matter.
Deadly Lakeland house fire under investigation
A house fire that killed one person in Lakeland on Sunday is under investigation.
A house fire that killed one person in Lakeland on Sunday is under investigation.