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.

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.

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 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.

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.