Lakeland Regional Health gains attention as second-busiest ER in the country
Lakeland Regional Health is getting national attention for having the second-busiest emergency department in the entire country.
Lakeland Regional Health is getting national attention for having the second-busiest emergency department in the entire country.
Lakeland goes to the cats with new feline cafés, mobile adoption center
There may be a feline population boom in Florida, but there's also a boom in cat cafés and new ways for potential pet parents to meet adoptable kitties.
There may be a feline population boom in Florida, but there's also a boom in cat cafés and new ways for potential pet parents to meet adoptable kitties.
Downtown Lakeland's historic Kress Building will no longer be home to Explorations V Children's Museum
The museum will move to the new Bonnet Springs Park development. As for the Kress, the soon-to-be owner says it will maintain the building's historic façade while possibly converting it to an event venue and office space.
The museum will move to the new Bonnet Springs Park development. As for the Kress, the soon-to-be owner says it will maintain the building's historic façade while possibly converting it to an event venue and office space.
Police: Lakeland driver dies after running stop sign, crashing into tree
A 25-year-old man has passed away following a single-vehicle crash in Lakeland, police said.
A 25-year-old man has passed away following a single-vehicle crash in Lakeland, police said.
Open Season Sportman's Expo opens to outdoor enthusiasts in Lakeland
The Open Season Sportman's Expo is going on at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland from now through Sunday. It's open to anyone who likes hunting, fishing, camping or just being outdoors.
The Open Season Sportman's Expo is going on at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland from now through Sunday. It's open to anyone who likes hunting, fishing, camping or just being outdoors.
Lakeland encourages residents to plant milkweed to increase endangered monarch butterfly population
The monarch butterfly is disappearing and Lakeland officials are encouraging residents to take simple steps so the insects don’t go extinct.
The monarch butterfly is disappearing and Lakeland officials are encouraging residents to take simple steps so the insects don’t go extinct.
'Cheapest place in town': Lakeland gas station slashes pump prices, makes up difference inside market
Drivers are flocking to a Lakeland market that is selling gas at bargain-basement prices.
Drivers are flocking to a Lakeland market that is selling gas at bargain-basement prices.
'This is not gone': COVID-19 cases on the rise across Florida
The number of COVID-19 cases in Florida is on the rise. According to the Florida Department of Health, one out of five people being tested in Florida is positive for COVID-19. In Polk County, it is closer to one out of four.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Florida is on the rise. According to the Florida Department of Health, one out of five people being tested in Florida is positive for COVID-19. In Polk County, it is closer to one out of four.
Man accused in Lakeland fatal hit-and-run arrested after returning to crash scene
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist dead and landed another driver in jail.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist dead and landed another driver in jail.
Judge denies risk protection order for 18-year-old who brought loaded gun to Lakeland school
The sheriff's office asked for a risk protection order, which would have prevented the 18-year-old from having a gun for at least a year. That request was denied by the judge, who said there was insufficient evidence that he posed a threat.
The sheriff's office asked for a risk protection order, which would have prevented the 18-year-old from having a gun for at least a year. That request was denied by the judge, who said there was insufficient evidence that he posed a threat.
Publix employee honored for bravery after saving man from burning car
Glenn Chancey was working an early morning shift at the Publix warehouse in Lakeland when he heard a loud crash. He immediately rushed to the scene of the accident, and found one of the vehicles on fire — with the unconscious driver trapped inside. He and another bystander managed to pull the victim from the burning car, saving the man's life.
Glenn Chancey was working an early morning shift at the Publix warehouse in Lakeland when he heard a loud crash. He immediately rushed to the scene of the accident, and found one of the vehicles on fire — with the unconscious driver trapped inside. He and another bystander managed to pull the victim from the burning car, saving the man's life.
Lakeland's abandoned rail yard transforms into Central Florida park destination
Bonnet Springs Park is a far cry from what it once was. It took $108 million in private donations and years of decontamination, but a once-polluted, 170-acre abandoned rail yard has finally been transformed into the Sunshine State’s newest attraction.
Bonnet Springs Park is a far cry from what it once was. It took $108 million in private donations and years of decontamination, but a once-polluted, 170-acre abandoned rail yard has finally been transformed into the Sunshine State’s newest attraction.
Why is rent so high across the Bay Area?
Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.
Rent increases have become more common and bigger recently leaving many asking what's behind the skyrocketing prices.
13-year-old protesting abortion restrictions detained by Lakeland police, gains Nikki Fried support
Days after she was detained at a protest in Lakeland, a 13-year-old returned Thursday to protest against abortion restrictions, gaining support from Tampa Bay residents and Florida’s agriculture commissioner.
Days after she was detained at a protest in Lakeland, a 13-year-old returned Thursday to protest against abortion restrictions, gaining support from Tampa Bay residents and Florida’s agriculture commissioner.
24-year-old man dead following Lakeland apartment shooting, police say
Lakeland police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Lakeland police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Soggy start didn't stop crowds, fireworks at Lakeland's 'Red, White & Kaboom'
Despite the rain, it was a packed crowd at Lake Mirror Sunday for the city of Lakeland's ‘Red, White & Kaboom’ Independence Day celebration.
Despite the rain, it was a packed crowd at Lake Mirror Sunday for the city of Lakeland's ‘Red, White & Kaboom’ Independence Day celebration.
Nearly 3 dozen women compete for Miss Florida title in Lakeland
One young woman’s hopes and dreams of being crowned Miss Florida are going to culminate at the R.P. Funding Center in Lakeland this weekend.
One young woman’s hopes and dreams of being crowned Miss Florida are going to culminate at the R.P. Funding Center in Lakeland this weekend.
Lakeland gets new armed security guard while city requests 30 new police officers
Downtown Lakeland’s new private armed security guard has been on the beat for about six weeks now.
Downtown Lakeland’s new private armed security guard has been on the beat for about six weeks now.
No boys allowed: Women-only, cross-country air race takes flight from Lakeland
Fifty teams of women aviators will be taking off from Lakeland Linder International Airport on Tuesday morning for the 2,500-mile cross-country Air Race Classic. It is the only race exclusively for women in the entire country.
Fifty teams of women aviators will be taking off from Lakeland Linder International Airport on Tuesday morning for the 2,500-mile cross-country Air Race Classic. It is the only race exclusively for women in the entire country.
Police investigating death at Lakeland mall
A death investigation is underway at the Shoppes of Lakeland Shopping Center in North Lakeland.
A death investigation is underway at the Shoppes of Lakeland Shopping Center in North Lakeland.