Pedestrian killed after being hit by pickup truck in Lakeland, police say
A 62-year-old Lakeland man died after getting hit by a truck on Williamstown Boulevard on Sunday night, according to police.
A 62-year-old Lakeland man died after getting hit by a truck on Williamstown Boulevard on Sunday night, according to police.
7 passengers injured in Lakeland train derailment after semi-truck crash: First responders
Eight passengers were injured after an Amtrak train derailed during a crash involving a semi-truck in Lakeland Friday evening, first responders said.
Eight passengers were injured after an Amtrak train derailed during a crash involving a semi-truck in Lakeland Friday evening, first responders said.
Lakeland creates new youth council to bring ‘fresh ideas,' keep young residents active in community
Lakeland city commissioners will create a youth council to inject fresh ideas and the perspectives of youth in the community into local decision-making.
Lakeland city commissioners will create a youth council to inject fresh ideas and the perspectives of youth in the community into local decision-making.
4 officers justified in ‘use of force’ during viral arrest of Antwan Glover, state attorney says
"A misleading representation of the entire incident" is how state attorney Brian Haas is describing the now-viral videos of Antwan Glover's violent arrest by Lakeland police last December.
"A misleading representation of the entire incident" is how state attorney Brian Haas is describing the now-viral videos of Antwan Glover's violent arrest by Lakeland police last December.
Lakeland collector brings Tampa Toy Con back to state fairgrounds
Like any little boy, Lakeland's Jeff Davis loved toys growing up and will forever consider himself a child at heart. "Stretch Armstrong, transformers, G.I Joe, that's the stuff I played with as a kid," Davis recalled. "So, as I got older and wanted to collect stuff, I collected stuff I wasn't able to buy as a kid." As an adult, those would not only become his passion but eventually symbolize special memories that helped him cope with the loss of his mother after she died in 2017.
Like any little boy, Lakeland's Jeff Davis loved toys growing up and will forever consider himself a child at heart. "Stretch Armstrong, transformers, G.I Joe, that's the stuff I played with as a kid," Davis recalled. "So, as I got older and wanted to collect stuff, I collected stuff I wasn't able to buy as a kid." As an adult, those would not only become his passion but eventually symbolize special memories that helped him cope with the loss of his mother after she died in 2017.
'Red, White & Kaboom' brings large crowds to Lakeland for Independence Day celebrations
Thousands were expected to attend the annual 'Red, White & Kaboom' Independence Celebration in downtown Lakeland on Monday night.
Thousands were expected to attend the annual 'Red, White & Kaboom' Independence Celebration in downtown Lakeland on Monday night.
Shooting suspect barricades inside Lakeland apartment for more than 2 hours, Lakeland officers say
A shooting suspect was arrested in Lakeland after barricading himself inside an apartment for more than two hours, according to officers.
A shooting suspect was arrested in Lakeland after barricading himself inside an apartment for more than two hours, according to officers.
Semi-pro soccer player killed: ‘Most Altruistic Player's’ life cut short by car crashing into Lakeland home
A Lakeland semi-professional soccer team is mourning the loss of one of its players.
A Lakeland semi-professional soccer team is mourning the loss of one of its players.
Vehicle slams into Lakeland home killing man inside, police say
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a man from Brazil Monday afternoon.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a man from Brazil Monday afternoon.
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.