Study: Polk County the fastest-growing county in Florida
Polk County is the fastest-growing county in Florida and the seventh fastest-growing in the nation, according to a new study.
Polk County is the fastest-growing county in Florida and the seventh fastest-growing in the nation, according to a new study.
Air Force veteran’s passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles still going strong at 90 and a half years old
Riding and restoring Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been a part of Don Huffman's life for more than 70 years.
Riding and restoring Harley-Davidson motorcycles has been a part of Don Huffman's life for more than 70 years.
PCSO: Lakeland 14-year-old critically injured after being struck by vehicle
The Polk County Sheriff's Office say that a 14-year-old is in critical but stable condition at All Children’s Hospital after being hit by a car.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office say that a 14-year-old is in critical but stable condition at All Children’s Hospital after being hit by a car.
Suspect opens fire on crowd in Lakeland parking lot injuring 1, police say
One person was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning after police say they were struck by a bullet in a Lakeland parking lot.
One person was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning after police say they were struck by a bullet in a Lakeland parking lot.
LPD: 84-year-old man dies in Lakeland crash after striking tree
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of an Ocala man Sunday afternoon.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of an Ocala man Sunday afternoon.
Lakeland Police Department introduces app to help employees with mental health
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
LPD: Lakeland street sweeper hits, kills pedestrian in Polk County
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after it says a pedestrian was hit and killed by a city street sweeper Thursday morning.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after it says a pedestrian was hit and killed by a city street sweeper Thursday morning.
Police: Baby found in Lakeland dumpster was stillborn, woman charged
Just last week, a baby was found dead inside a dumpster in Lakeland. Now, authorities say the baby was a stillborn, and never took a single breath.
Just last week, a baby was found dead inside a dumpster in Lakeland. Now, authorities say the baby was a stillborn, and never took a single breath.
Lakeland photographer makes it her mission to help foster children's personalities shine
If you're a parent, chances are you have thousands of pictures of your kids on your phone. But children in foster care, they could go years without having a good picture taken of themselves. It's why photographer Aime Stafford goes out of her way to make sure their faces are captured.
If you're a parent, chances are you have thousands of pictures of your kids on your phone. But children in foster care, they could go years without having a good picture taken of themselves. It's why photographer Aime Stafford goes out of her way to make sure their faces are captured.
Lakeland PD release images of persons of interest who may have details related to newborn found in dumpster
Surveillance images of four individuals and a vehicle were released by Lakeland police in hopes of figuring out how the body of a male baby ended up in a dumpster.
Surveillance images of four individuals and a vehicle were released by Lakeland police in hopes of figuring out how the body of a male baby ended up in a dumpster.
Lakeland baby found dead in dumpster, police chief says
While a man was combing through a dumpster behind a Lakeland business, he came across a bag. Inside that bag was a deceased baby, the police chief said Thursday.
While a man was combing through a dumpster behind a Lakeland business, he came across a bag. Inside that bag was a deceased baby, the police chief said Thursday.
13-year-old with criminal history arrested after shooting Lakeland officer in the foot, officials say
Polk County investigators identified the 13-year-old who fired a round at a Lakeland officer, striking him in the foot. Other officers shoot at the teen, sending him to the hospital.
Polk County investigators identified the 13-year-old who fired a round at a Lakeland officer, striking him in the foot. Other officers shoot at the teen, sending him to the hospital.
Chinese-made drones used by some Florida law enforcement agencies grounded under new state law
A new state law that is now being enforced prohibits agencies from using Chinese-made drones, such as DJI, which is one of the most popular brands.
A new state law that is now being enforced prohibits agencies from using Chinese-made drones, such as DJI, which is one of the most popular brands.
Need for housing vouchers eight times what’s available in Lakeland, study finds
The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow survey.
The number of eligible households far outnumbers the number of available housing vouchers, according to a new Zillow survey.
Lakeland firefighters limit use of protective gear due to PFAS exposure
The gear is supposed to protect them, but those uniforms may be doing the opposite, exposing them to chemicals that put them at higher risk for cancer.
The gear is supposed to protect them, but those uniforms may be doing the opposite, exposing them to chemicals that put them at higher risk for cancer.
Patty Wagstaff reflects on her aviation career
At Sun N' Fun last week Patty Wagstaff reflected on her career and gave some advice to the next generation of female aviators.
At Sun N' Fun last week Patty Wagstaff reflected on her career and gave some advice to the next generation of female aviators.
Bats take up residence at a South Lakeland apartment complex
Residents of a South Lakeland apartment complex have a big problem after thousands of bats have moved in.
Residents of a South Lakeland apartment complex have a big problem after thousands of bats have moved in.
Suspect arrested in connection with McDonald's Drive-Thru shooting
Lakeland Officers arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jordan Sousa on Sunday afternoon in connection with a shooting that occurred at the McDonald's at 5325 Frontage Road earlier in the day.
Lakeland Officers arrested 28-year-old Calvin Jordan Sousa on Sunday afternoon in connection with a shooting that occurred at the McDonald's at 5325 Frontage Road earlier in the day.
Dozens of clippings stolen from Florida Southern College's rose garden
Florida Southern College in Lakeland said someone snuck into their beloved rose garden and cut dozens of clippings off two of their most unusual plants.
Florida Southern College in Lakeland said someone snuck into their beloved rose garden and cut dozens of clippings off two of their most unusual plants.
A Lakeland company is turning trash into fuel
A Lakeland company has decided to blaze a new trail by making a deal to turn its trash into fuel.
A Lakeland company has decided to blaze a new trail by making a deal to turn its trash into fuel.