Lakeland's Christmas Parade brings holiday magic to the streets

The streets of Lakeland were alive with Christmas joy Thursday night as the annual Christmas parade brought holiday spirit to the community.

2 dead, 3 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland: PCSO

Two people are dead, and three others were sent to the hospital after four vehicles crashed in Lakeland Saturday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa woman walking along I-4 hit, killed by car: FHP

A Tampa woman was killed early Tuesday morning as she walked along I-4 in Lakeland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Sara Roberts McCarley will become Lakeland's next mayor

The votes are in, and Sara Roberts McCarley will take over as the City of Lakeland's next mayor. 

Lakeland's Depot Arts District set for grand opening Saturday night

For the last couple of months, the tenants of the Depot Arts District have been excitingly waiting for November 1, the building's official grand opening. 

Watson Clinic hopes art helps heal at its cancer & research center

Beautiful pieces of art that hang on the walls of the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center in Lakeland have a bigger purpose. 

Bicyclist identified after deadly Amtrak train crash in Lakeland

The man who was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in east Lakeland on Monday afternoon has been identified as 65-year-old Joseph Evju, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Bicyclist dead after being hit by train in Lakeland

A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a train near US 92 at the intersection of East Side Drive in east Lakeland Monday afternoon, according to deputies. 

Lakeland man on electric scooter hit, killed by car in Polk County

A Lakeland man riding an electric scooter was killed in a crash on US 92 at Fairway Avenue Friday evening, according to Polk County deputies. 

Publix ice cream recall: Here’s what to know

Publix has voluntarily recalled one of its ice creams that was sold in Florida.

Hooters manager running for mayor of Lakeland

A 24-year-old Lakelander is one of the youngest candidates ever running for mayor.