'He needs to be locked away:' Grady Judd on arrest of former coach accused of sexual battery on young gymnast
A former gymnastics coach in Lakeland is under arrest after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said he admitted to detectives that he had sex twice with a girl he was coaching when she was younger than 16.
19 people in Lakeland, Tampa indicted on gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking charges: DOJ
Nineteen people from two separate investigations, one in Tampa and one in Lakeland, were indicted on federal charges relating to gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe.
Lakeland Art Association Fine Art Exhibition highlights Central Florida artists
Since 1972, the annual Lakeland Arts Association Fine Art Exhibition hopes to highlight some of the best art from Central Florida artists.
Talbot House’s proposed new Lakeland location raises concern about crime, drugs, traffic and property values
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland may be moving to a new location, but some homeowners in that area are concerned about crime, traffic, and depreciating property values.
Video: Polk County deputies sell out 5th grader's lemonade stand
A Polk County 5th grader's lemonade stand sold out thanks to some unexpected customers.
Repurposing hotels, pop-up markets: Lakeland reveals strategies to revitalize Memorial Boulevard
The City of Lakeland is sharing its vision of how to transform a long-time-neglected corridor into a vibrant and thriving gateway.
Kids bringing inanimate objects to life at Lakeland summer camp
On the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, there are a lot of laughs during a summer program called "Trick-Talking Puppetry".
3 people hospitalized after train collides with vehicle in Lakeland: PCSO
Three people were hospitalized after a train collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Canal Avenue N and Highway 92 East in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Deadly Lakeland motorcycle crash under investigation
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 26-year-old Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Lakeland's 'One More Child' building more housing for single mothers and their children
A Christian non-profit, based in Lakeland, is expanding to offer more housing for single mothers and their children.
Lakeland expanding traffic camera enforcement at intersections, school zones
More red light cameras, school zone speed cameras and license plate readers are coming to Lakeland.
Lakeland Police Chief addresses concerns about controversial police training program
Lakeland's Police Chief is addressing concerns about a controversial police training program they'll be hosting in a couple of months.
Polk County charter high school keeps students' hopes of earning diploma alive
A charter high school is celebrating the graduation of nearly 200 students who've been thrown curveballs and obstacles in life and have overcome them.
Lake Bonny residents brace for new hurricane season after Milton's devastating flooding
Lake Bonny residents are gearing up for another hurricane season, nearly nine months after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding.
City of Lakeland approves speed cameras in school zones
After more than a dozen Polk County students were struck and killed by a vehicle last school year, city commissioners voted unanimously to pass an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones.
Lakeland leaders to vote on school speed zone cameras. Here's where they would go
Commissioners in Lakeland are set to vote Monday on a plan to install cameras aimed at cutting down on speeding in several school zones.
1 killed in Lakeland RV fire
One person was killed Saturday morning in an RV fire in Lakeland.
Man attacked outside Amazon Air facility, co-worker arrested
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating an attack outside an Amazon Air associated facility.
1 killed, 1 injured in Lakeland convenience store shooting: Police
A shooting at a Lakeland convenience store left a father of four dead and wounded an 18-year-old female.
Lakeland moves closer to adding school speed zone cameras after 13 student deaths in Polk County
The City of Lakeland is taking significant steps to improve student safety by advancing an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones. This initiative comes in response to a series of tragic vehicle-related accidents involving students, which have deeply affected the community.