Lakeland college student's FBA team wins championship months after starting
The Lakeland Royals owner is the youngest person to ever own an FBA team, and the only woman to own one. Her dream owning a professional sports dream became a reality a few months ago, and that team just won the FBA championships.
The Lakeland Royals owner is the youngest person to ever own an FBA team, and the only woman to own one. Her dream owning a professional sports dream became a reality a few months ago, and that team just won the FBA championships.
Coast Guard veteran rescues Lakeland woman from sinking car after it crashed into country club swimming pool
Decades after leaving the Coast Guard, a Lakeland man used his life-saving skills to safely pull a woman from a sinking car after police say she mistook the gas pedal for the brake and drove her car into a swimming pool Wednesday morning.
Decades after leaving the Coast Guard, a Lakeland man used his life-saving skills to safely pull a woman from a sinking car after police say she mistook the gas pedal for the brake and drove her car into a swimming pool Wednesday morning.
Lakeland man charged in shooting death of roommate, police say
A Lakeland man has been charged with gunning down his roommate nearly one month after the deceased man was found inside their apartment.
A Lakeland man has been charged with gunning down his roommate nearly one month after the deceased man was found inside their apartment.
9-year-old recognized as hero for helping family escape Lakeland house fire
A fire started in the kitchen while Zniayah Armstrong, her siblings and 70-year-old grandmother were inside, according to Lakeland fire officials. Armstrong was able to get her siblings out and run to a neighbor to help her grandmother who fell.
A fire started in the kitchen while Zniayah Armstrong, her siblings and 70-year-old grandmother were inside, according to Lakeland fire officials. Armstrong was able to get her siblings out and run to a neighbor to help her grandmother who fell.
Lakeland man placing garage sale sign killed by teenage driver following crash, police say
Police in Lakeland are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Lakeland man and sent a teenager to the hospital Friday night.
Police in Lakeland are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Lakeland man and sent a teenager to the hospital Friday night.
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.