City of Lakeland to hear from public before deciding on fluoride in water supply
The City of Lakeland is now the latest city in Polk County considering whether to discontinue adding fluoride to its water supply.
City of Lakeland hopes to bring the Memorial Boulevard corridor back to life
The city of Lakeland wants the community's input for the vision of a well-known corridor's future.
Fire at Lakeland hotel displaces hurricane victims: LFD
People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay.
Pedestrian hit & killed by train, Lakeland police investigating
Lakeland police are investigating after a train hit and killed a person along the tracks on Friday morning.
Florida Poly engineers design lifesaving bodycam tool for Lakeland police
Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.
Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested in deadly Lakeland crash: Police
Lakeland police say they have arrested a man they say hit and killed a woman in November and took off.
Drugs, guns found in stolen Camaro after high-speed chase ends with crash: FHP
A man faces a long list of charges after a high-speed chase involving a stolen car ended with a crash in Lakeland, causing multiple injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting deputy caught hiding in Lake Bonnet
A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, officials said.
Lakeland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head dies two days later: Police
A 6-year-old Lakeland boy who accidentally shot himself in the head over the weekend died from his injuries Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
6-year-old Lakeland boy accidentally shoots himself in head: LPD
A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally shot himself in the head on Sunday afternoon.
'Express Yourself' works of art on display in Lakeland
As you walk through the RP Funding Center, chances are you’ll come across art created by local artists, thanks to a partnership with the Lakeland Arts Association.
Lakeland father charged with DUI manslaughter after crash that killed 5-year-old daughter, injured son
A Lakeland father has been arrested more than a month after a car crash that killed his 5-year-old daughter and seriously injured his son, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Grady Judd: 'Evil, nasty, scary, ugly' man sexually touches teen inside Lakeland restaurant
A convicted sex offender is under arrest, accused of touching the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl at the Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lakeland.
Lakeland woman accused of threatening ‘evil’ insurance company: ‘Delay, deny, depose. You people are next’
A Lakeland woman who police say was upset over a denied insurance claim was arrested after police say she made threats against Blue Cross BlueShield.
Lakeland man accused of sexually battering 14-year-old
A 25-year-old Lakeland man is accused of having sex with a minor multiple times at a Winter Haven home over Thanksgiving break.
Man found dead in a Lakeland retention pond, PCSO says
Polk County deputies are investigating what happened after a man was found dead in a retention pond in the Chelsea Oaks subdivision of Lakeland.
Lakeland kicks off holiday season with annual Christmas parade
It’s hard to believe Christmas is just three weeks away, and it's time to get into the holiday spirit.
43rd annual Christmas Parade spotlights Lakeland's favorite landmarks
Lakeland's annual 43rd Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season Thursday night.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remove auxiliary pumps along Lake Bonny
After over a month, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed auxiliary pumps along Lake Bonny.
Lakeland looks to enhance downtown's east side through food
East Main Street, east of Downtown Lakeland, is known for its car sales lots and car repair shops, but soon it could be known for its food scene.