Lakeland's city commission approves 6th and largest solar energy farm
The City of Lakeland will now be home to its sixth and largest solar energy farm yet. City commissioners approved the 450-acre facility Monday morning which will be located near Florida Polytechnic University's campus.
The City of Lakeland will now be home to its sixth and largest solar energy farm yet. City commissioners approved the 450-acre facility Monday morning which will be located near Florida Polytechnic University's campus.
Lake Bonny floodwater will take longer to go away, says US Army Corps of Engineers
Residents along Lake Bonny may have to wait up to a month before they see their yards or communities completely dry.
Residents along Lake Bonny may have to wait up to a month before they see their yards or communities completely dry.
Tri-County Human Services celebrates 50 years with opening of new campus that offers more programs, personnel
A non-profit that provides mental health counseling and substance abuse programs is celebrating the opening of its new campus.
A non-profit that provides mental health counseling and substance abuse programs is celebrating the opening of its new campus.
Drunk Lakeland man lying in middle of road hit, killed by semi-truck: PCSO
A 34-year-old Lakeland man was lying face down in the middle of the road when he was hit and killed by a Publix semi-truck early on Monday morning, according to deputies.
A 34-year-old Lakeland man was lying face down in the middle of the road when he was hit and killed by a Publix semi-truck early on Monday morning, according to deputies.
Lake Bonny residents to confront Lakeland city leaders over home flooding: 'I just want it done'
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.
Residents along Lake Bonny still dealing with flooding, demanding answers
It has been nine days since Hurricane Milton hit Polk County and dumped more than a foot of rainfall in 24 hours.
It has been nine days since Hurricane Milton hit Polk County and dumped more than a foot of rainfall in 24 hours.
Church, ministries join forces to help feed tens of thousands in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Churches and ministries are joining forces to feed tens of thousands of people in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Churches and ministries are joining forces to feed tens of thousands of people in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Polk County residents get help from 18 insurance companies, FEMA at Insurance Village in Lakeland
If you need to file an insurance claim or just want that face-to-face interaction with your insurance company, you can have that at the Insurance Village.
If you need to file an insurance claim or just want that face-to-face interaction with your insurance company, you can have that at the Insurance Village.
'We're at our wit's end': Lakeland community flooded out by Hurricane Milton
Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.
Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.
Northwest Lakeland residents work hard to bounce back after Hurricane Milton
Northwest Lakeland experienced a lot of flooding from the heavy rainfall caused by Hurricane Milton.
Northwest Lakeland experienced a lot of flooding from the heavy rainfall caused by Hurricane Milton.
1 dead, 4 hospitalized after head-on crash in Lakeland: Police
One person died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to officials.
One person died at the scene of a crash on Saturday night, according to officials.
Lakeland man arrested for stealing phone, wallet from person he played pickleball with
A man was arrested in Lakeland after stealing a phone and wallet from someone he had just played pickleball with.
A man was arrested in Lakeland after stealing a phone and wallet from someone he had just played pickleball with.
Should the City of Lakeland install more red-light cameras?
As more people move to Lakeland and traffic increases, city officials, including police, are discussing whether to install more red-light cameras.
As more people move to Lakeland and traffic increases, city officials, including police, are discussing whether to install more red-light cameras.
Lakeland man accused of shooting neighbor to death in fatal feud: ‘How do you like me now?’
A feud between two neighbors took a deadly turn in Lakeland on Tuesday morning.
A feud between two neighbors took a deadly turn in Lakeland on Tuesday morning.
Lakeland police chief finds officers' use of force reasonable in arrest of teen seen punched, tased
After completing an internal investigation, Lakeland's Chief of Police found his officers' use of force while arresting a teenager was reasonable.
After completing an internal investigation, Lakeland's Chief of Police found his officers' use of force while arresting a teenager was reasonable.
Grady Judd: George Jenkins High student arrested for threatening mass shooting
A 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland was arrested for threatening a mass shooting at a school, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
A 16-year-old student at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland was arrested for threatening a mass shooting at a school, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Antwan Glover arrested again by same officer in viral 2022 arrest, police release bodycam video
Lakeland's Chief of Police is addressing the most recent arrest of a man who was at the center of a viral arrest back in 2022. Just days ago, the same officer who was involved in that incident arrested Glover again.
Lakeland's Chief of Police is addressing the most recent arrest of a man who was at the center of a viral arrest back in 2022. Just days ago, the same officer who was involved in that incident arrested Glover again.
Lakeland child cancer patient surprised with Cybertruck parade: 'It makes me happy'
A 10-year-old girl in Lakeland has another fight ahead of her. She’s battling stage four cancer for the third time. Her community surprised her with her very own Taylor Swift-themed Cybertruck parade.
A 10-year-old girl in Lakeland has another fight ahead of her. She’s battling stage four cancer for the third time. Her community surprised her with her very own Taylor Swift-themed Cybertruck parade.
Suspect accused of opening fire on 2 Lakeland officers arrested in Tampa
Two Lakeland police officers are breathing a sigh of relief after they say a man opened fire on them Tuesday evening, leaving their vehicle riddled with bullets.
Two Lakeland police officers are breathing a sigh of relief after they say a man opened fire on them Tuesday evening, leaving their vehicle riddled with bullets.
Southeastern University's 'Life Skills House' prepares special needs students for the future
Special needs students at Southeastern University will soon have a new space on campus to help prepare them for the future. It's an important initiative for the often underserved community.
Special needs students at Southeastern University will soon have a new space on campus to help prepare them for the future. It's an important initiative for the often underserved community.