Florida cat escapes vet after procedure, travels 3 miles back home: ‘I would’ve called an Uber’
What started as a routine vet visit turned into an epic journey for one frisky feline.
Turning harmful algae into renewable energy in Lakeland
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
Grady Judd: 6 arrested, including multiple teens, after 2 killed in Lakeland during drug deal gone wrong
Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Family members remember innocent bystander struck by vehicle during drug deal gone wrong
A family is mourning the loss of their loved one who was just an innocent bystander of a drug deal gone wrong.
Grady Judd: Driver fatally shot before slamming into Lakeland home, killing man passing by on electric bicycle
The driver of a Mercedes was fatally shot just before his vehicle slammed into a Lakeland home and killed an electric bicyclist who was passing by at the time of the crash, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: ‘Severely malnourished’
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
Lakeland HS assistant football coach arrested, accused of stealing $10,000+ worth of helmets from team
A soon-to-be ex-assistant football coach at Lakeland High School is behind bars after deputies say he stole dozens of helmets from his own team.
Lakeland renames park after local civil rights activist and businesswoman
The city of Lakeland is honoring the legacy of local civil rights activist and businesswoman, Madalynne Brooks.
2 Lakeland men killed in vehicle crash: Police
A deadly vehicle crash is under investigation in Lakeland.
Man charged with murder of co-defendant in self-defense shooting outside Lakeland restaurant
A man has been charged with the murder of a co-defendant in a self-defense shooting outside a Lakeland restaurant on April 24.
Florida man arrested for second-degree murder after man shot in Lakeland self-defense shooting at restaurant
A Florida man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man outside a Lakeland restaurant, according to officers.
Lakeland man arrested in deadly shooting stemming from argument over stolen gun: Police
A suspect was arrested Thursday after a deadly shooting at a Lakeland convenience store, officers said.
Families honor fallen officers at 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
It's at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial where officers who died in the line of duty are remembered forever, along with their sacrifice. May 1 was the 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park on Lime Street.
Florida Senate votes to remove fluoride from public water supply
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
Wanted Florida man killed after charging at Polk County deputy with knife: PCSO
One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots near Harvey's Supermarket in Lakeland.
Man killed, another hurt in self-defense shooting at restaurant: LPD
An argument at a Lakeland restaurant led to a man firing shots in self-defense, killing one man and injuring another, according to police.
‘Brazen burglar’ busted after being caught on camera yanking cash drawer from Lakeland store: LPD
A brazen burglar is behind bars after police say he swiped a cash register from a Michael’s store in Lakeland.
Six new swans to join Lake Morton flock to introduce new genetics
Six new swans will call Lake Morton home, so the current flock, who descended from royal swans in England, can stay healthy and resilient.
Suspected drunk driver chugs beer in front of Lakeland officers, tells them he has 3 DUI convictions: LPD
A man who Lakeland police say drank a beer in front of them while sitting in the driver’s seat was arrested for DUI for the fourth time last week.
Lakeland student describes suspected FSU shooter
Lakeland native Ian Townsend says he would see the alleged FSU gunman, Phoenix Ikner, in two of his fall 2024 classes at Tallahassee State College.