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'He needs to be locked away:' Grady Judd on arrest of former coach accused of sexual battery on young gymnast

'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.

July 17, 2025 5:14pm EDT
19 people in Lakeland, Tampa indicted on gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking charges: DOJ

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.

July 15, 2025 5:18pm EDT
Lakeland Art Association Fine Art Exhibition highlights Central Florida artists

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. 

July 15, 2025 4:55pm EDT
Talbot House’s proposed new Lakeland location raises concern about crime, drugs, traffic and property values

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.

July 14, 2025 6:02pm EDT
Video: Polk County deputies sell out 5th grader's lemonade stand

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.

July 14, 2025 4:24pm EDT
Repurposing hotels, pop-up markets: Lakeland reveals strategies to revitalize Memorial Boulevard

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.

July 9, 2025 6:31pm EDT
Kids bringing inanimate objects to life at Lakeland summer camp

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". 

June 26, 2025 4:34pm EDT
3 people hospitalized after train collides with vehicle in Lakeland: PCSO

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.

June 24, 2025 6:51pm EDT
Deadly Lakeland motorcycle crash under investigation

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. 

June 19, 2025 9:49am EDT
Lakeland's 'One More Child' building more housing for single mothers and their children

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.

June 17, 2025 5:51pm EDT
Lakeland expanding traffic camera enforcement at intersections, school zones

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.

June 17, 2025 8:53am EDT
Lakeland Police Chief addresses concerns about controversial police training program

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.

June 16, 2025 5:36pm EDT
Polk County charter high school keeps students' hopes of earning diploma alive

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.

June 6, 2025 11:28pm EDT
Lake Bonny residents brace for new hurricane season after Milton's devastating flooding

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.

June 5, 2025 5:28pm EDT
City of Lakeland approves speed cameras in school zones

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.

June 2, 2025 4:07pm EDT
Lakeland leaders to vote on school speed zone cameras. Here's where they would go

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.

June 2, 2025 8:10am EDT
1 killed in Lakeland RV fire

1 killed in Lakeland RV fire

One person was killed Saturday morning in an RV fire in Lakeland.

May 31, 2025 3:28pm EDT
Man attacked outside Amazon Air facility, co-worker arrested

Man attacked outside Amazon Air facility, co-worker arrested

The Lakeland Police Department is investigating an attack outside an Amazon Air associated facility.

May 23, 2025 2:33pm EDT
1 killed, 1 injured in Lakeland convenience store shooting: Police

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. 

May 22, 2025 12:57pm EDT
Lakeland moves closer to adding school speed zone cameras after 13 student deaths in Polk County

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.

May 19, 2025 10:57pm EDT
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Hillsborough County Fire Rescue replacing three 60-year-old stations

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Stolen gun among weapons seized from suspected drug trafficker in Bradenton: Police

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Tampa's shrimping industry shrinks: A century-old family business fights to survive

Tampa's shrimping industry shrinks: A century-old family business fights to survive

DUI hit and run leads to arrest of driver with notorious past

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