Polk County WWII, Korea, Vietnam veterans visit war memorials in Washington DC
More than 80 Lakeland area veterans touched down in the nation's capital to spend the day touring their war memorials.
More than 80 Lakeland area veterans touched down in the nation's capital to spend the day touring their war memorials.
New Lakeland lounge offers zero-gravity massage experience
A first of its kind massage studio in Lakeland is offering a zero-gravity relaxation experience.
A first of its kind massage studio in Lakeland is offering a zero-gravity relaxation experience.
Prosecutors believe four Lakeland defendants could be helping accused Capitol Riot fugitive
Federal prosecutors want to stop all communication between four Lakeland defendants facing charges for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Federal prosecutors want to stop all communication between four Lakeland defendants facing charges for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Residents in Lakeland neighborhood want car noise ordinance enforced
Many car enthusiasts decide to modify their exhausts for various reasons, ut there are laws governing the noise limit your vehicle can produce. Residents in one Lakeland neighborhood want those rules enforced.
Many car enthusiasts decide to modify their exhausts for various reasons, ut there are laws governing the noise limit your vehicle can produce. Residents in one Lakeland neighborhood want those rules enforced.
Two women graduate from Southeastern University in Lakeland, years after escaping Nigerian terrorist group
The two were attending a girls school in the Chibok area when Boko Haram took over the school and kidnapped more than 300 girls. When the truck they were in hit a rut, both women took a leap of faith, jumped out and escaped.
The two were attending a girls school in the Chibok area when Boko Haram took over the school and kidnapped more than 300 girls. When the truck they were in hit a rut, both women took a leap of faith, jumped out and escaped.
Lakeland seniors stay spry, sharp and social with woodworking program
A woodshop located inside a Lakeland senior community is sharpening residents mentally, physically and socially.
A woodshop located inside a Lakeland senior community is sharpening residents mentally, physically and socially.
Motorcyclist illegally passing vehicles dies in head-on crash, deputies say
A motorcyclist who deputies say was speeding and illegally passing vehicles was killed in a vehicle crash in Lakeland Tuesday evening.
A motorcyclist who deputies say was speeding and illegally passing vehicles was killed in a vehicle crash in Lakeland Tuesday evening.
Tom Brady's 'un-retirement' tanks value of Lakeland woman's record setting touchdown ball
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady tossed a dime to Mike Evans for his 624th touchdown during the final home season game against the Panthers. After that, a Lakeland woman was given that ball by Evans.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady tossed a dime to Mike Evans for his 624th touchdown during the final home season game against the Panthers. After that, a Lakeland woman was given that ball by Evans.
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital breaks ground on new Polk County clinic
The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a groundbreaking for its newest clinic in Polk County on Thursday. The Lakeland Consolidated Clinic will be centrally located just off Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.
The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a groundbreaking for its newest clinic in Polk County on Thursday. The Lakeland Consolidated Clinic will be centrally located just off Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.
New archery range at Florida Polytechnic University aims to foster competitive spirit among STEM students
STEM students at a Florida university are now able to take their competitive spirit to the archery range.
STEM students at a Florida university are now able to take their competitive spirit to the archery range.
Aerobatic helicopter pilot wows crowds at Sun 'n' Fun
You may not have heard of Chuck Aaron, but you may have witnessed his skills in videos of the iconic Red Bull helicopter performing at air shows across the country. He is one of only a few pilots in the United States certified to perform aerobatics in a helicopter.
You may not have heard of Chuck Aaron, but you may have witnessed his skills in videos of the iconic Red Bull helicopter performing at air shows across the country. He is one of only a few pilots in the United States certified to perform aerobatics in a helicopter.
Police investigating fatal Lakeland crash
A 28-year-old man is dead after crashing into the back of a parked semi-truck Sunday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A 28-year-old man is dead after crashing into the back of a parked semi-truck Sunday morning, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Polk teacher accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with 2 students; deputies concerned about more victims
Deputies arrested a teacher at a private school in Lakeland after two students accused him of inappropriate sexual conduct, and investigators are concerned there may be additional victims at the school.
Deputies arrested a teacher at a private school in Lakeland after two students accused him of inappropriate sexual conduct, and investigators are concerned there may be additional victims at the school.
How to help families through ‘March for Babies’ walks
Help save lives of premature babies and prevent birth defects by participating in a March of Dimes ‘March for Babies’ walk.
Help save lives of premature babies and prevent birth defects by participating in a March of Dimes ‘March for Babies’ walk.
Lakeland officials hope artificial intelligence will prevent traffic crashes
Lakeland is using artificial intelligence to hopefully cut down on traffic crashes.
Lakeland is using artificial intelligence to hopefully cut down on traffic crashes.
Accused Capitol rioter wants to cut ties with Lakeland group before heading to trial
Federal prosecutors said accused Capitol rioter Joshua Doolin wants to cut ties with his co-defendants. There were four others in a Lakeland group accused of being at the Capitol riot, and one is still on the run.
Federal prosecutors said accused Capitol rioter Joshua Doolin wants to cut ties with his co-defendants. There were four others in a Lakeland group accused of being at the Capitol riot, and one is still on the run.
Look out for the Thunderbirds: Sun 'n Fun Expo returns to Lakeland
With the return of Sun 'n Fun, thousands of planes are going to be landing and taking off from the Lakeland Linder International Airport.
With the return of Sun 'n Fun, thousands of planes are going to be landing and taking off from the Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo expected to make full recovery in Lakeland
The event was canceled back in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it was held with restrictions last year. This year, it's expected to make a full recovery.
The event was canceled back in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it was held with restrictions last year. This year, it's expected to make a full recovery.
Polk family of landfill worker killed on-the-job demands charges against bulldozer operator
Loved ones of Aaron Henderson say his tragic death at a Polk County landfill was more than just an accident -- but rather negligence and something that could have been avoided. They are asking for the bulldozer operator to face charges.
Loved ones of Aaron Henderson say his tragic death at a Polk County landfill was more than just an accident -- but rather negligence and something that could have been avoided. They are asking for the bulldozer operator to face charges.
Search intensifies for Lakeland man wanted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A reward of up to $15,000 is being offered for information that lead's to the arrest of 23-year-old Jonathon Pollock. He is currently wanted on federal charges for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
A reward of up to $15,000 is being offered for information that lead's to the arrest of 23-year-old Jonathon Pollock. He is currently wanted on federal charges for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.