Florida K9s honored in Lakeland for heroic efforts
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
Suspect federally charged in connection with 2020 Christmas Eve shooting death of Lakeland grandmother
A suspect who is currently incarcerated on state charges has been charged federally in connection with a shooting on Christmas Eve 2020 that killed a Lakeland grandmother and injured three others.
A suspect who is currently incarcerated on state charges has been charged federally in connection with a shooting on Christmas Eve 2020 that killed a Lakeland grandmother and injured three others.
Man taking on Bay Area drive-in’s passed down by grandfather
Silver Moon drive-in movie theater in Lakeland is a marquis from the mid-century. Its giant white projection screen makes it one of the few standing holdovers of a different age.
Silver Moon drive-in movie theater in Lakeland is a marquis from the mid-century. Its giant white projection screen makes it one of the few standing holdovers of a different age.
Bird flu could spread to Lake Morton swans, pets, vet says
A lot of people like to stop and feed the royal swans that call Lake Morton home, but as a bird flu outbreak spreads across the country, that could put them at risk of contracting the deadly virus.
A lot of people like to stop and feed the royal swans that call Lake Morton home, but as a bird flu outbreak spreads across the country, that could put them at risk of contracting the deadly virus.
K-9 officers from across the southeast U.S. to showcase their skills in Lakeland Wednesday
The public can see a special demonstration from K-9 teams and will be able to meet Lakeland Police Department handlers and their K-9 partners. It will be held at Kathleen High School on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
The public can see a special demonstration from K-9 teams and will be able to meet Lakeland Police Department handlers and their K-9 partners. It will be held at Kathleen High School on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Lakeland police to restart drone program after foreign surveillance concerns
Lakeland police officers will be using drones to keep an eye on crime once again.
Lakeland police officers will be using drones to keep an eye on crime once again.
Lakeland man in custody accused of killing brother-in-law, threatening sister and neighbor with gun: LPD
A murder suspect is in custody after Lakeland Police say he shot his brother-in-law and threatened his sister before entering a residence next door, threatening the resident if she reported him.
A murder suspect is in custody after Lakeland Police say he shot his brother-in-law and threatened his sister before entering a residence next door, threatening the resident if she reported him.
City of Lakeland agrees to remove barriers, fund design of South Florida Avenue
A controversial one-mile stretch of road is one step closer to being fully reconstructed.
A controversial one-mile stretch of road is one step closer to being fully reconstructed.
Missing Lakeland girl found safe after statewide alert
The Lakeland Police Department says a missing girl has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert.
The Lakeland Police Department says a missing girl has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert.
Marijuana seized, 2 dogs found during traffic stop in Lakeland: FHP
A Lakeland man is facing drug charges after 237.2 grams of marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop on State Rd. 400 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Lakeland man is facing drug charges after 237.2 grams of marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop on State Rd. 400 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.