Polk sheriff: Suspect believed to be involved in recent drive-by shooting shot, killed by officer
A 21-year-old suspect believed to be involved in a Lakeland drive-by shooting that injured 11 people last week was shot and killed by a Lakeland police officer in Winter Haven on Monday, investigators say.
A 21-year-old suspect believed to be involved in a Lakeland drive-by shooting that injured 11 people last week was shot and killed by a Lakeland police officer in Winter Haven on Monday, investigators say.
Lakeland man sets goal of creating violence prevention program following mass shooting in his hometown
Gregory Smith grew up on North Iowa Avenue in Lakeland. Monday afternoon, a barrage of bullets rang out on that street in broad daylight as children walked home from the school bus.
Gregory Smith grew up on North Iowa Avenue in Lakeland. Monday afternoon, a barrage of bullets rang out on that street in broad daylight as children walked home from the school bus.
Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11
The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11.
The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11.
Lakeland gas station drops price to 99 cents a gallon for three hours
Lines of cars formed at a Lakeland gas station before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Customers were waiting for the price signs to switch to an uncommon site – 99 cents a gallon.
Lines of cars formed at a Lakeland gas station before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Customers were waiting for the price signs to switch to an uncommon site – 99 cents a gallon.
Lakeland man arrested in deadly DUI suspect had blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit, deputies say
A 25-year-old driver was intoxicated when he crossed into oncoming traffic along a Lakeland road and crashed into another vehicle, deputies said.
A 25-year-old driver was intoxicated when he crossed into oncoming traffic along a Lakeland road and crashed into another vehicle, deputies said.
10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
Deputies investigating fatal Lakeland crash
A Lakeland man was killed and two others were injured after two trucks collided Saturday night.
A Lakeland man was killed and two others were injured after two trucks collided Saturday night.
Lakeland non-profit that lends helping hand to hungry kids is in need of assistance
Kids Pack, which provides food for needy kids in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, is in a squeeze.
Kids Pack, which provides food for needy kids in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, is in a squeeze.
Local influencer uses social media to help get RV for man living on the streets in Lakeland
A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.
A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.
Southeastern University searches country for new members of bass fishing team
Southeastern University is looking to reel in the best anglers it can find for its new bass fishing team.
Southeastern University is looking to reel in the best anglers it can find for its new bass fishing team.
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter adds new affordable housing apartments
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements and changing lives for the better.
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements and changing lives for the better.
Officers accused of beating Lakeland man during arrest reassigned; more possible victims come forward
Three Lakeland police officers have been taken off the street a month after a man was Tased and beaten during a routine traffic stop. Now, others who had interactions with the same officers said they were also roughed-up during arrests.
Three Lakeland police officers have been taken off the street a month after a man was Tased and beaten during a routine traffic stop. Now, others who had interactions with the same officers said they were also roughed-up during arrests.
Photos of nuns in skirts spark outcry over turning house of worship into 'den of thieves' in Lakeland
City commissioners in Lakeland rejected a developer’s proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns.
City commissioners in Lakeland rejected a developer’s proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns.
Mother, 2 kids severely injured after they 'darted' into path of SUV on Lakeland road, police say
A mother and her two children are in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in Lakeland.
A mother and her two children are in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in Lakeland.
Lakeland's McIntosh Power Plant imploded after more than 4 decades
The McIntosh Power Plant, which has provided much of Lakeland its electricity for more than four decades, will soon be nothing more than a pile of rubble.
The McIntosh Power Plant, which has provided much of Lakeland its electricity for more than four decades, will soon be nothing more than a pile of rubble.
Controversy stirs over potentially turning former Lakeland chapel into bar, event venue
The owners of the Federal Bar in downtown Lakeland, which closed last year, want to turn the chapel into a space for events during the week and a bar on weekends. But the project is not being resurrected without a struggle.
The owners of the Federal Bar in downtown Lakeland, which closed last year, want to turn the chapel into a space for events during the week and a bar on weekends. But the project is not being resurrected without a struggle.
Lakeland city leaders seek community input on plans for future of Munn Park
This week, the city of Lakeland is hosting public forums for community input on plans to revitalize the Munn Park area.
This week, the city of Lakeland is hosting public forums for community input on plans to revitalize the Munn Park area.
Video shows man being punched, tased by Lakeland police during traffic stop
Cell phone video shows a man being punched and tased by Lakeland police during a traffic stop.
Cell phone video shows a man being punched and tased by Lakeland police during a traffic stop.
Lakeland police: Mother intentionally drove into lake with two young children inside car, killing all 3
Authorities in Lakeland say they believe a mother intentionally drove her vehicle into a lake with her two children inside last week, killing all three.
Authorities in Lakeland say they believe a mother intentionally drove her vehicle into a lake with her two children inside last week, killing all three.
Legendary Lakeland High School football coach hangs up his hat after 52 years
After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring.
After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring.