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.

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.

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.

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.

Community helps Lakeland food pantry destroyed in fire ahead of Thanksgiving rush

It has been nearly a week since a man was arrested for setting a Lakeland food pantry on fire and causing the destruction of Thanksgiving meals for thousands of families.

Faith in Action: Lakeland pastor lifts her voice while lifting up others

When a Lakeland pastor found, at a young age, that she was blessed with a beautiful, powerful voice, she hoped to someday use it to make a difference.

Lakeland food pantry set on fire, seeking donations ahead of Thanksgiving

Days after a Lakeland food pantry lost everything from an intentionally set fire, staff and volunteers are asking the community for food donations, hoping to still serve the community this Thanksgiving.

Florida Polytechnic University students build solar racing car for national competition

FOX 13's Carla Bayron got to take a solar car prototype for a spin on Florida Polytechnic University's campus Friday. Students are building the solar racing car from scratch.

Man charged with first-degree arson after setting Lakeland food pantry on fire: PCFR

A man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson after authorities said he set a Lakeland food pantry on fire Wednesday night just days before Thanksgiving.