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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Woman on motorized wheelchair struck and killed by alleged DUI driver in Polk County on Christmas Eve: PCSO
A woman on a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed in Lakeland by a man who was later arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter, according to authorities.
A woman on a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed in Lakeland by a man who was later arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter, according to authorities.
Early-morning fire damages mobile home in Lakeland
A fire damaged a mobile home on Thursday morning in Lakeland.
A fire damaged a mobile home on Thursday morning in Lakeland.
Young father in Lakeland still recovering, police searching for suspect after hit-and-run
More than a month after a hit-and-run crash left a young man seriously hurt, his family is holding out hope the suspect will be caught.
More than a month after a hit-and-run crash left a young man seriously hurt, his family is holding out hope the suspect will be caught.
Commissioners consider 1,400-acre solar farm in Lakeland
The City of Lakeland could soon be home to another solar energy farm, and this one would be the largest.
The City of Lakeland could soon be home to another solar energy farm, and this one would be the largest.
Lakeland Linder International Airport sets sights on commercial flights
Catching a flight could soon be a lot more convenient for residents of Polk County.
Catching a flight could soon be a lot more convenient for residents of Polk County.
Man arrested, charged with vehicular homicide after plowing through Lakeland home in fatal crash: Police
A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal Lakeland crash in which a car slammed into a home and killed a resident.
A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal Lakeland crash in which a car slammed into a home and killed a resident.
Annual Christmas Parade returns to Lakeland to kickoff the holiday season
From holiday tunes to tinsel and garland, the annual Christmas parade brought so much joy to thousands in Lakeland on Thursday.
From holiday tunes to tinsel and garland, the annual Christmas parade brought so much joy to thousands in Lakeland on Thursday.
Polk County officials, developers address safety concerns after 15-year-old hit, killed at intersection
After a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed while on his way to school, concerned residents are now questioning why the busy intersection where the crash happened isn't safer for pedestrians.
After a 15-year-old boy was hit and killed while on his way to school, concerned residents are now questioning why the busy intersection where the crash happened isn't safer for pedestrians.
15-year-old student hit, killed by school bus in Lakeland: Police
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
A 15-year-old Central Florida Aerospace Academy student was hit and killed Tuesday morning while he was riding his bicycle to school, according to officials.
Lakeland Linder International Airport sees more business as more companies move to Central Florida
Lakeland Linder International Airport is seeing more business and corporate jets on its runways as more businesses move to the Central Florida area.
Lakeland Linder International Airport is seeing more business and corporate jets on its runways as more businesses move to the Central Florida area.
Polk County substitute teacher arrested for sex offenses against 2 students: PCSO
A high school substitute teacher was arrested in Polk County for sex offenses against two of his female students, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A high school substitute teacher was arrested in Polk County for sex offenses against two of his female students, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
1 dead, 2 injured after car strikes traffic pole in Lakeland: Police
One person died, and two others were injured after a car veered off the road and struck a traffic pole in Lakeland on Wednesday night.
One person died, and two others were injured after a car veered off the road and struck a traffic pole in Lakeland on Wednesday night.
Some Lakeland residents push for adding Christmas tree to Munn Park holiday decorations
If you stroll through Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland, you'll see it's full of holiday decorations and cheer, but one thing is notably missing.
If you stroll through Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland, you'll see it's full of holiday decorations and cheer, but one thing is notably missing.