'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.
Lakeland police: Man shot and killed in parking lot of Webster Park
A 46-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday evening in the parking lot of Webster Park, the Lakeland Police Department said. Officers said they responded to the shooting at around 8 p.m. in 900 block of West 6th Street.
A 46-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday evening in the parking lot of Webster Park, the Lakeland Police Department said. Officers said they responded to the shooting at around 8 p.m. in 900 block of West 6th Street.
Summer Trades Camp brings career options, life skills to Lakeland teens
Local teens will learn about construction, electrical plumbing and more during a free two-week Trades Summer Camp sponsored by the Lakeland Police Department.
Local teens will learn about construction, electrical plumbing and more during a free two-week Trades Summer Camp sponsored by the Lakeland Police Department.
Two Bay Area men face federal judge after being arrested for role in Capitol riots
Two Bay Area men were arrested for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot last week.
Two Bay Area men were arrested for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot last week.
FHP: Fatal crash claims life of Plant City teen
A Plant City teenager was killed Friday night in a vehicle crash on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Plant City teenager was killed Friday night in a vehicle crash on I-4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Child, neighbor help grandmother, siblings escape Lakeland house fire
A 70-year-old woman and her five grandchildren safely made it out of their Lakeland home after it caught fire Friday evening.
A 70-year-old woman and her five grandchildren safely made it out of their Lakeland home after it caught fire Friday evening.
New NOAA research takes hurricane hunting to new heights
Researchers at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s operations center in Lakeland are testing new technology that could help forecasters more accurately predict a hurricane’s movement and intensity.
Researchers at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s operations center in Lakeland are testing new technology that could help forecasters more accurately predict a hurricane’s movement and intensity.