3-year-old among 2 killed in Lakeland shooting: Police
Two people, including a three-year-old child, were killed and another was injured in a Lakeland shooting Monday night, according to police.
2 Lakeland men arrested after damaging light poles while stealing wire: Police
Two Lakeland men suspected of stealing wire from light poles were arrested on Thursday morning, according to officials.
Traffic light installed at Lakeland intersection where teen was killed riding bike to school
It has been three months since a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed while riding his bike to school and now the intersection where the crash happened is getting a long-awaited improvement.
SUN 'n FUN Fly-In 50th anniversary highlights passion for aviation, celebrates thousands of volunteers
The SUN 'n FUN Fly-In in Lakeland is celebrating a major milestone this year—its 50th anniversary.
Investigators search for 2 women who abandoned dog in Lakeland neighborhood: Grady Judd
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are looking for two women who abandoned a dog in a neighborhood and then drove off.
RP Funding Center in Lakeland enforces new bag check and clear bags policy
The RP Funding Center in Lakeland is enforcing a new bag policy ahead of this week's high school basketball championships this week at the complex.
City of Lakeland considers paid parking to address on-street parking shortage during peak-times
More people are visiting downtown Lakeland, which is a great thing, but it's creating an issue when it comes to finding on-street parking during the peak, lunch-hour time.
Celebrating the strawberry: Fancy Farms Market's strawberry cookies
The Grooms family and their generations of customers have been celebrating the strawberry for half a century.
‘America’s Most Wanted’ suspect arrested on child sex abuse charges in Polk County: ‘No haven for him’
A man featured on FOX's “America's Most Wanted” was captured by deputies in Polk County late Sunday evening.
Bodycam gives closer look into hospital patient dumping crisis in Polk County
Hospital patient dumping continues to be a crisis in Polk County, and newly obtained body-camera video shows another recent incident.
Lakeland school combines education with farming: ‘They get to experience nature’
Two Bay Area educators have joined forces to make learning easier for students.
Pedestrian hit by truck in Lakeland during fatal crash, police say
A 23-year-old Lakeland man died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by a truck early Sunday morning, according to police.
Former Ford Model-T dealership, antique store for sale in downtown Lakeland
You could own a part of Lakeland's rich history. Thom Downs' Antiques, a 102-year-old building in downtown is currently up for sale, for the first time in 65 years.
Lakeland music producer honored at Grammy's for work on Taylor Swift album 'Midnights'
Jonathan Gautier has gone from Lakeland to Los Angeles, and back. The graduate of Polk County public schools won the biggest award in music.
Hospital patient dumping: Solutions to help alleviate homeless shelter, according to experts
A homeless services provider in Lakeland is overwhelmed by hospitals continuing to dump patients onto its doorstep. But, what are possible short and long-term solutions to help alleviate the growing crisis?
Lakeland high school teacher, soccer coach admits to sexually battering student twice: Deputies
A Star Athletes Academy teacher was arrested on Tuesday after an investigation revealed that he sexually battered a student twice, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Publix unveils 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for 2024
Publix shoppers now have more options when it comes to satisfying their sweet tooth.
Lakeland homeless shelter faces crisis as hospitals dump patients on its doorstep: 'They lied to me'
A homeless services provider in Polk County is overwhelmed with patients being dumped on their doorsteps by hospitals all across Florida.
Motorcyclist dies in Lakeland after hitting pickup truck, police say
A 33-year-old motorcyclist from Lake Wales died early Saturday morning after a crash in Lakeland, according to police.
First downtown dog park coming to Lakeland
The City of Lakeland will soon be getting its first downtown dog park.