Police chase ends in deadly multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland

An innocent person was killed, and several others were injured when a vehicle being chased by police crashed at a Lakeland intersection, according to the Plant City Police Department. 

‘Shock factor:’ Criminal defense attorney analyzes use of force in Lakeland teen arrest video

As activists express outrage over video showing two Lakeland police officers punching a tasing a 16-year-old, legal analyst Anthony Rickman tells FOX 13 there are more factors to consider when examining the encounter.

Honey the husky improving after health problems discovered following return to shelter

A husky that was returned after an adoption event for "being boring" is getting a fresh start. Honey the Husky has garnered the attention of thousands on social media when it was shared that a Tampa family that adopted her during a Mega Adoption event returned her for not eating, drinking, or interacting.

Activists allege police brutality after video shows Lakeland police hitting, tasing 16-year-old

The Lakeland Police Department is reviewing an arrest made by two of its officers. It involves a 16-year-old and the video appears to show one officer punching him in the head and another using a taser.

Lakeland Electric prepared for hurricane season after trial run in Tallahassee

Utility companies are always bracing for the worst when it comes to hurricane season and this year's outlook is expected to be busier than normal. 

Competitive pool, lack of applicants creates hiring challenges for Lakeland police and fire

More people are moving to the City of Lakeland which increases the need for more police officers and firefighters. Both departments are struggling with an industry-wide problem -- recruitment and retention.

Charges dropped for Lakeland man at center of violent 2022 arrest

The charges against a Lakeland man at the center of a viral, violent arrest have been dropped a year and a half after the incident.

Lakeland to use new tech to harvest harmful algae blooms in Lake Bonnet

The City of Lakeland approved a project in mid-April that will use new technology to restore the water quality at one of their popular lakes.

High-speed chase in Lakeland ends after driver’s car flipped over: FHP

A 34-year-old Lakeland man was arrested after leading a trooper on a high-speed chase early on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Lakeland woman targeted by two scammers loses $400K: Grady Judd

A Lakeland woman is now without more than $400,000 after she was targeted by two scammers. It all started when two men called her, saying she had won the "Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes."