New Lakeland VA Clinic opens as Polk County's veteran population grows
For veterans living in Polk County, the only option to get to a VA hospital was to drive to Tampa or to Orlando, but now there's a closer option.
LPD's annual high school police academy gives teens insight into law enforcement operations
The Lakeland Police Department is holding their sixth annual High School Police Academy, which is all about giving young people a real look into how the police department operates.
Avelo Airlines adds new non-stop destinations from Lakeland Linder
Avelo Airlines is expanding its service at Lakeland Linder International Airport by offering seven new non-stop destinations.
State agency investigating hospital patient dumping case at Talbot House Ministries
It has been five months since FOX 13 first brought to light a hospital patient dumping crisis at a homeless shelter in Lakeland. According to Talbot House Ministries, a state agency is now investigating a case involving drop-offs at their shelter and a hospital in the Tampa Bay area.
Lakeland business owners hit by back-to-back burglaries push message of positivity
More business owners are speaking out after a string of burglaries within a little more than a span of a week.
PHOTOS: Lakeland mobile home struck by lightning, destroyed after fire
The Lakeland Fire Department says a mobile home was engulfed in flames after being hit by lightning on Tuesday afternoon.
Lakeland man recently released from jail accused of cutting power, breaking into businesses
A 24-year-old Lakeland man released from jail less than a month ago is back behind bars at the Polk County Jail. He's accused of cutting the power to a shopping plaza to break into businesses.
Lakeland grandmother sells out of homemade pies and cakes after video goes viral on TikTok
A grandmother in Lakeland is selling out of her homemade baked goods after a video featuring her small business went viral on TikTok.
Robotic assistant helping Lakeland doctors perform knee surgeries
Robot technology is becoming a fast-growing tool at Lakeland Regional Health.
Black bear spotted roaming Lakeland neighborhood, FWC monitoring
Homeowners in a Lakeland neighborhood awoke to an unexpected visitor in their yards – a black bear.
Lakeland man's trip to Taco Bell lands him in jail
Polk County deputies say 34-year-old Marcus Jenkins of Lakeland was found asleep in the driver's seat of his car at the Taco Bell drive-thru on Highway 92 in Lakeland.
New Lakeland K9 makes first cocaine arrest during traffic stop
A new K9 with the Lakeland Police Department was part of its first cocaine arrest after helping officers detect drugs during a traffic stop this week.
Red, White and Kaboom draws nearly 50,000 to kick off Fourth of July festivities
Nearly 50,000 people showed up to Mirror Lake in Lakeland on July 3 to start the Fourth of July holiday weekend off loud and proud.
Lakeland's City Garage Motorsports set to make on-track debut
Inside a nondescript auto repair shop along Combee Road in Lakeland sits the newest team under the NASCAR umbrella.
City of Lakeland agrees to pay nearly $1M to clean up wastewater spill caused by broken line
The city of Lakeland will be paying nearly $1 million to clean up a major wastewater spill.
Grandparents of Lakeland toddler shot to death among 64 arrested in fentanyl trafficking bust: Grady Judd
Sixty-four people have been arrested and two Polk County businesses are closed after a multi-agency fentanyl investigation, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Home Depot employee accused of secretly recording nude teen in bathroom also filmed women in store: PCSO
A Home Depot employee is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say he secretly recorded a nude teenager inside a bathroom at his home and filmed women at the store where he works.
Lakeland Linder projects minimal noise increase with proposed facilities expansion
Lakeland Linder International Airport officials are seeking the public's input on a proposed expansion project.
Hooters closing several 'underperforming' locations, including Tampa Bay area restaurant
Hooters has announced it is closing dozens of ‘underperforming’ restaurants across the country, including a location serving patrons close to home in Tampa Bay.
Lakeland restaurant has served barbecue to loyal customers for almost 30 years
A lifelong love for barbecue inspired Granger Noles to take a chance on making his pastime his full-time job.