Man arrested for leading Polk County deputies on chase, slamming into patrol car
A man was arrested early Friday morning after he led Polk County deputies on a chase, intentionally ramming one of their vehicles at one point, according to authorities.
A man was arrested early Friday morning after he led Polk County deputies on a chase, intentionally ramming one of their vehicles at one point, according to authorities.
Commercial flights return to Lakeland Linder Airport for first time in 10+ years
The first commercial passenger flight in over a decade is set to land on Thursday morning at Lakeland Linder Airport.
The first commercial passenger flight in over a decade is set to land on Thursday morning at Lakeland Linder Airport.
Lakeland police's 'Summer Trades Camp' expands to east Polk County due to growing popularity
Kids in Polk County are keeping busy this summer, learning different vocational trades while working with law enforcement.
Kids in Polk County are keeping busy this summer, learning different vocational trades while working with law enforcement.
Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland offers close encounter with lemurs
They come from the Island of Madagascar, but this endangered primate can also be found on islands right here in Polk County.
They come from the Island of Madagascar, but this endangered primate can also be found on islands right here in Polk County.
Florida Southern College announces new president
The 18th president of Florida Southern College was announced on Friday. Dr. Jeremy P. Martin will succeed Dr. Anne Kerr, who served for 20 years.
The 18th president of Florida Southern College was announced on Friday. Dr. Jeremy P. Martin will succeed Dr. Anne Kerr, who served for 20 years.
Charges against Lakeland teen dropped, investigation into arrest video continues
Charges against a Lakeland teen have been dropped after an arrest over trespassing escalated to the officers punching and tasing him.
Charges against a Lakeland teen have been dropped after an arrest over trespassing escalated to the officers punching and tasing him.
Publix announces 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for summer
The official start of summer is still a few weeks away, but temperatures have been soaring into the 90s for weeks, meaning lots of people are screaming for ice cream and Publix is ready to scoop up the summer rush.
The official start of summer is still a few weeks away, but temperatures have been soaring into the 90s for weeks, meaning lots of people are screaming for ice cream and Publix is ready to scoop up the summer rush.
Search warrant reveals forensic evidence in missing Polk County man's probable homicide
One of the suspects who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd believes murdered Ethan Fussell will remain in jail on half-a-million-dollars bond.
One of the suspects who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd believes murdered Ethan Fussell will remain in jail on half-a-million-dollars bond.
Groups protest arrest of 16-year-old in Lakeland
Multiple groups protested the arrest of a 16-year-old outside the Lakeland Police Headquarters Saturday evening following the surfacing of an unsettling interaction between him and two Lakeland Police officers.
Multiple groups protested the arrest of a 16-year-old outside the Lakeland Police Headquarters Saturday evening following the surfacing of an unsettling interaction between him and two Lakeland Police officers.
Family of Lakeland grandmother killed when police pursuit ended in multi-vehicle crash wants justice
A 73-year-old grandmother is dead after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland.
A 73-year-old grandmother is dead after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland.
Suspect accused of leading Plant City police on chase that ended in deadly multi-vehicle crash arrested
A Plant City man is facing charges after police say he led them on a chase that ended in a chain reaction crash that killed one person and injured several others.
A Plant City man is facing charges after police say he led them on a chase that ended in a chain reaction crash that killed one person and injured several others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Missing Polk County man may not be alive, search underway for 2 men he was last seen with: Grady Judd
It has been two weeks since a 21-year-old man went missing in Polk County, though Sheriff Grady Judd said he may or may not be alive.
It has been two weeks since a 21-year-old man went missing in Polk County, though Sheriff Grady Judd said he may or may not be alive.
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.
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.
Polk County mother concerned over Lakeland homeless camp after daughter grabbed while walking from school
A Polk County mother said she's concerned about a homeless camp that is right across the street from her daughter's elementary school.
A Polk County mother said she's concerned about a homeless camp that is right across the street from her daughter's elementary school.