Annual Christmas Parade returns to Lakeland to kickoff the holiday season
From holiday tunes to tinsel and garland, the annual Christmas parade brought so much joy to thousands in Lakeland on Thursday.
Polk County officials, developers address safety concerns after 15-year-old hit, killed at intersection
After a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed while on his way to school, concerned residents are now questioning why the busy intersection where the crash happened isn't safer for pedestrians.
15-year-old student hit, killed by school bus in Lakeland: Police
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
Lakeland Linder International Airport sees more business as more companies move to Central Florida
Lakeland Linder International Airport is seeing more business and corporate jets on its runways as more businesses move to the Central Florida area.
Polk County substitute teacher arrested for sex offenses against 2 students: PCSO
A high school substitute teacher was arrested in Polk County for sex offenses against two of his female students, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
1 dead, 2 injured after car strikes traffic pole in Lakeland: Police
One person died, and two others were injured after a car veered off the road and struck a traffic pole in Lakeland on Wednesday night.
Some Lakeland residents push for adding Christmas tree to Munn Park holiday decorations
If you stroll through Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland, you'll see it's full of holiday decorations and cheer, but one thing is notably missing.
Lakeland mobile home community clubhouse engulfed in flames: LFD
A fire broke out at Hickory Hills Manor Mobile Home Community on Wednesday night, according to officials.
Lakeland holiday drive collecting donations for hospitalized kids
Lakeland Regional Health and One More Child are teaming up this holiday season to help children and their families.
Lakeland named No. 1 city in the country for female workers: Analysis
For female entrepreneurs looking for somewhere to plant their roots, Lakeland may be the spot to do it.
Despite devastating fire, Lakeland food pantry gives Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of families
Hundreds of families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal despite an arson fire destroying a Lakeland food pantry last week.
Community helps Lakeland food pantry destroyed in fire ahead of Thanksgiving rush
It has been nearly a week since a man was arrested for setting a Lakeland food pantry on fire and causing the destruction of Thanksgiving meals for thousands of families.
Faith in Action: Lakeland pastor lifts her voice while lifting up others
When a Lakeland pastor found, at a young age, that she was blessed with a beautiful, powerful voice, she hoped to someday use it to make a difference.
Lakeland food pantry set on fire, seeking donations ahead of Thanksgiving
Days after a Lakeland food pantry lost everything from an intentionally set fire, staff and volunteers are asking the community for food donations, hoping to still serve the community this Thanksgiving.
Florida Polytechnic University students build solar racing car for national competition
FOX 13's Carla Bayron got to take a solar car prototype for a spin on Florida Polytechnic University's campus Friday. Students are building the solar racing car from scratch.
Man charged with first-degree arson after setting Lakeland food pantry on fire: PCFR
A man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson after authorities said he set a Lakeland food pantry on fire Wednesday night just days before Thanksgiving.
Young father seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash, investigators search for driver
A young father is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver who is still on the loose.
Armed robbery suspects in custody after I-4 chase from Polk to Hillsborough counties: Deputies
Armed robbery suspects are in custody after leading deputies on an I-4 chase from Lakeland to Hillsborough County, according to authorities.
Pedestrian injured in Lakeland hit-and-run, police searching for suspect
A 29-year-old man was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Center with critical injuries after a hit-and-run on Friday night, according to officers.
Lakeland restaurant owner honors two World War II veterans ahead of holiday
A restaurant owner in Lakeland hopes his simple gesture touches a lot of hearts this Veterans Day.