Longtime Lakeland cobbler gets next generation interested in shoe repair with viral social media videos
A Lakeland man who is carrying on his family’s 100-year-old cobbler tradition is taking one of the oldest professions in the world into the 21st century through social media.
Snowbird Extravaganza returned to Lakeland after 3 year break due to pandemic
Where else in Florida could you see Canada’s "Polka King" performing live?
Downtown Lakeland adding security cameras to deter crime
Downtown Lakeland is already known as a pretty safe place, but soon it will have an added layer of security.
Assistant principal in Lakeland arrested for driving under influence on wrong way of I-4: FHP
A Lakeland assistant principal was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence after he drove on the wrong side of I-4 early Sunday morning.
Police investigating possible murder-suicide at Lakeland apartment
A 61-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were found dead inside a Lakeland apartment on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
Lakeland non-profit expands campus to serve more single mothers, children
A Lakeland-based non-profit is expanding their campus to serve more single mothers and their children.
Lakeland student hospitalized after consuming THC marijuana gummy she thought was candy
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after deputies said three students at Sleepy Hill Middle School in Lakeland consumed THC marijuana gummies at school on Wednesday.
Cats rescued from Polk County animal hoarding situation looking for forever homes
Dozens of cats rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Polk County are getting a second chance at a better and loving future.
Lakeland Electric closes coal-powered generator, has new plans for landfill
Lakeland Electric is closing the door on one chapter of energy production and opening another.
Trial for man accused of killing former Lakeland commissioner and husband moves forward with jury selection
A man accused of stabbing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband to death is headed to trial three years after the double murder.
Woman dies after hit-and-run, Lakeland police searching for driver
A 59-year-old woman died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by an unknown driver on Friday night, according to officials.
Land O' Lakes man dead after crash in unincorporated Lakeland, PCSO investigating
A 31-year-old Land O' Lakes man was killed during a crash in unincorporated Lakeland on Thursday, according to officials.
Lakeland ranks #20 on U-Haul's Top 25 U.S. Growth Cities in 2023
According to U-Haul, Lakeland has the perfect balance of small-town living and resort-style amenities.
Security guard at Lakeland bar arrested for DUI after crashing car, fleeing deputies: PCSO
A Lakeland man was arrested after authorities said he crashed his car while driving drunk and then fled deputies.
Driver crashes into Lakeland Waffle House: LPD
A Waffle House in Lakeland is cleaning up after someone drove into it early Monday morning.
Final phase of 3 Parks Trail in Lakeland to begin construction in February
Construction is expected to begin next month on the final phase of a popular walking and biking trail in south Lakeland.
Polk County high school teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with student
A high school teacher in Lakeland was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with an 18-year-old student, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
Anti-human trafficking advocates want to see more from lawmakers in 2024
Some Bay Area anti-trafficking organizations are looking back at the year of progress they had in fighting human trafficking, and nonprofit One More Child said 2023 was a record year.
Lakeland man thrown off motorcycle during fatal crash, deputies investigating
A 41-year-old Lakeland man died after being thrown off his motorcycle during a crash in the Kathleen area of Lakeland on Saturday night, according to investigators.
What happened to Brian Klecha? Florida investigators need tips to solve Lakeland veteran’s cold case
It's now been six years since Lakeland Air Force veteran and Disney bus driver 35-year-old Brian Klecha vanished. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is hoping this week's anniversary will generate new tips in the cold case.