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.
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.
Publix unveils 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for 2024
Publix shoppers now have more options when it comes to satisfying their sweet tooth.
Publix shoppers now have more options when it comes to satisfying their sweet tooth.
Lakeland homeless shelter faces crisis as hospitals dump patients on its doorstep: 'They lied to me'
A homeless services provider in Polk County is overwhelmed with patients being dumped on their doorsteps by hospitals all across Florida.
A homeless services provider in Polk County is overwhelmed with patients being dumped on their doorsteps by hospitals all across Florida.
Motorcyclist dies in Lakeland after hitting pickup truck, police say
A 33-year-old motorcyclist from Lake Wales died early Saturday morning after a crash in Lakeland, according to police.
A 33-year-old motorcyclist from Lake Wales died early Saturday morning after a crash in Lakeland, according to police.
First downtown dog park coming to Lakeland
The City of Lakeland will soon be getting its first downtown dog park.
The City of Lakeland will soon be getting its first downtown dog park.
Longtime Lakeland cobbler gets next generation interested in shoe repair with viral social media videos
A Lakeland man who is carrying on his family’s 100-year-old cobbler tradition is taking one of the oldest professions in the world into the 21st century through social media.
A Lakeland man who is carrying on his family’s 100-year-old cobbler tradition is taking one of the oldest professions in the world into the 21st century through social media.
Snowbird Extravaganza returned to Lakeland after 3 year break due to pandemic
Where else in Florida could you see Canada’s "Polka King" performing live?
Where else in Florida could you see Canada’s "Polka King" performing live?
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.
Downtown Lakeland is already known as a pretty safe place, but soon it will have an added layer of security.
Assistant principal in Lakeland arrested for driving under influence on wrong way of I-4: FHP
A Lakeland assistant principal was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence after he drove on the wrong side of I-4 early Sunday morning.
A Lakeland assistant principal was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence after he drove on the wrong side of I-4 early Sunday morning.
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.
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 non-profit expands campus to serve more single mothers, children
A Lakeland-based non-profit is expanding their campus to serve more single mothers and their children.
A Lakeland-based non-profit is expanding their campus to serve more single mothers and their children.
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.
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.
Cats rescued from Polk County animal hoarding situation looking for forever homes
Dozens of cats rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Polk County are getting a second chance at a better and loving future.
Dozens of cats rescued from an animal hoarding situation in Polk County are getting a second chance at a better and loving future.
Lakeland Electric closes coal-powered generator, has new plans for landfill
Lakeland Electric is closing the door on one chapter of energy production and opening another.
Lakeland Electric is closing the door on one chapter of energy production and opening another.
Trial for man accused of killing former Lakeland commissioner and husband moves forward with jury selection
A man accused of stabbing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband to death is headed to trial three years after the double murder.
A man accused of stabbing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband to death is headed to trial three years after the double murder.
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.
A 59-year-old woman died at Lakeland Regional Health after being hit by an unknown driver on Friday night, according to officials.
Land O' Lakes man dead after crash in unincorporated Lakeland, PCSO investigating
A 31-year-old Land O' Lakes man was killed during a crash in unincorporated Lakeland on Thursday, according to officials.
A 31-year-old Land O' Lakes man was killed during a crash in unincorporated Lakeland on Thursday, according to officials.
Lakeland ranks #20 on U-Haul's Top 25 U.S. Growth Cities in 2023
According to U-Haul, Lakeland has the perfect balance of small-town living and resort-style amenities.
According to U-Haul, Lakeland has the perfect balance of small-town living and resort-style amenities.
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.