Pedestrian injured in Lakeland hit-and-run, police searching for suspect

A 29-year-old man was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Center with critical injuries after a hit-and-run on Friday night, according to officers.

Lakeland pilot project aims to meet growing demand for clean drinking water

As Polk County's population grows, so does the demand for clean drinking water, and an innovative pilot project in Lakeland may be a solution to that problem.

'Suspicious' incident at Lakeland catholic school stemmed from man spotted with fake gun: PCSO

The Polk County Sheriff's Office reported a person they had been searching for in connection to a ‘suspicious incident’ at a private school in Lakeland has been identified and is now in custody.

Lakeland Regional Health ranked second busiest emergency room in the country: Report

Lakeland Regional Health's emergency room department is ranked the second busiest in the country, according to the hospital magazine, "Becker's Hospital Review."

Lakeland powerlifter ready to defend world title

What started as a weight loss journey has become a new life for Lakeland's Ayecia Bryant. 

2 Lakeland men plead guilty in drive-by shooting that injured 11

Two men pled guilty to federal charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 people, authorities announced Wednesday.

Motorcyclist killed in Lakeland crash: PSCO

A Lakeland motorcyclist died on Sunday evening after his bike crashed into a Jeep, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

'Stand with Israel' rally in Lakeland draws hundreds condemning Hamas attacks

Community members came together Wednesday night in Polk County to show support for Israel after the deadly terrorists attacks carried out by Hamas. Upwards of 200 people filled up Temple Emanuel of Lakeland for an indoor rally to condemn Hamas and show support for the Jewish people.

‘Swan fathers’ round up Lake Morton’s beloved birds for annual health exam

The 43rd annual 'Swan Roundup' got underway in Lakeland Tuesday morning as city employees headed out on Lake Morton to check on their beloved feathered friends.

Lakeland police investigating rope tied like noose outside non-profit

Was it a hate crime or just a prank? The Lakeland Police Department is investigating an incident involving a rope tied to look like a noose found outside a non-profit organization.

LPD: 19-year-old pedestrian hit and killed in Lakeland crash

Early Thursday morning, a pedestrian was hit by a Lexus while trying to cross the road in Lakeland, according to police.