Woman whose grandfather was lynched searching for descendants of Polk County lynching victims
Cars and trucks zip by the Peace River Bridge on State Road 60 just east of Bartow as Doris Moore-Bailey stands on the bank pondering the gruesome thought of lynchings that happened on that site.
Cars and trucks zip by the Peace River Bridge on State Road 60 just east of Bartow as Doris Moore-Bailey stands on the bank pondering the gruesome thought of lynchings that happened on that site.
Family hopes for more explanation about how father of 3 was crushed by bulldozer at Polk County landfill
A father of three whose family said recently turned his life around was killed Friday evening while inside a portable restroom, crushed by a bulldozer on the site of a Polk County landfill.
A father of three whose family said recently turned his life around was killed Friday evening while inside a portable restroom, crushed by a bulldozer on the site of a Polk County landfill.
Dart World: New indoor nerf arena now open in Lakeland
A Lakeland business is turning a nostalgic childhood activity into an ageless and fun experience for all.
A Lakeland business is turning a nostalgic childhood activity into an ageless and fun experience for all.
Lakeland woman concerned about privacy after multiple visits from hovering drone
A Lakeland woman said she had the feeling someone was watching her, and she turned out to be right.
A Lakeland woman said she had the feeling someone was watching her, and she turned out to be right.
Every day is Employee Appreciation Day for managers desperate to keep workers
Did your boss say “Happy Employee Appreciation Day” Friday? The unofficial holiday comes this year at a time when employers are taking a harder look at how to get and keep workers.
Did your boss say “Happy Employee Appreciation Day” Friday? The unofficial holiday comes this year at a time when employers are taking a harder look at how to get and keep workers.
Publix to remove Russian vodka from shelves
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
Polk County health officials issue blue-green algae alert for Lake Crago
Polk County has issued a health alert due to blue-green algae in a Lakeland waterway, prompting concerns from residents over what caused the bloom in a place and during a time of year not known for that type of algae.
Polk County has issued a health alert due to blue-green algae in a Lakeland waterway, prompting concerns from residents over what caused the bloom in a place and during a time of year not known for that type of algae.
Children who lost both parents in Christmas Eve murder-suicide officially adopted by grandparents
More than two years after seeing their parents killed on Christmas Eve in a murder-suicide, 2 children celebrate being adopted by their grandparents.
More than two years after seeing their parents killed on Christmas Eve in a murder-suicide, 2 children celebrate being adopted by their grandparents.
Lakeland's Catapulter of the Year brings world view to aerial photography
A young entrepreneur in Lakeland is flying high – and giving us a peek from his point of view.
A young entrepreneur in Lakeland is flying high – and giving us a peek from his point of view.
Fire breaks out at Lakeland insulation manufacturing business
A Polk County business suffered fire damage on Thursday morning.
A Polk County business suffered fire damage on Thursday morning.
Learn about local pioneers through city of Lakeland’s Black History Discovery Trail
Throughout Black History Month, the city of Lakeland is inviting the community on an educational journey through time. The Black History Discovery Trail explores the historical people, places and events that helped shape the city to what it is today.
Throughout Black History Month, the city of Lakeland is inviting the community on an educational journey through time. The Black History Discovery Trail explores the historical people, places and events that helped shape the city to what it is today.
Breast cancer deaths predicted to rise after pandemic causes screening delays
Oncologists say they expect to see close to 2,500 more women die by 2030 from breast cancer because they put off their mammograms.
Oncologists say they expect to see close to 2,500 more women die by 2030 from breast cancer because they put off their mammograms.
Emergency exercise to be held at Lakeland Linder Airport
For those living near the Lakeland Linder Airport, you may hear alarms – but don't worry, it's just a test. The airport is conducting a full-scale emergency exercise.
For those living near the Lakeland Linder Airport, you may hear alarms – but don't worry, it's just a test. The airport is conducting a full-scale emergency exercise.
'We all cried': Lakeland sandwich shop forced to close its doors after 36 years
The Silver Ring Café, on Munn Park, opened in 1986 and will be closing in August because its landlord did not renew the lease stating that downtown Lakeland is changing and there’s an opportunity for a different business to go into that space.
The Silver Ring Café, on Munn Park, opened in 1986 and will be closing in August because its landlord did not renew the lease stating that downtown Lakeland is changing and there’s an opportunity for a different business to go into that space.
'You can’t die and burn in hell fast enough': Son of 1981 rape, murder victim confronts suspect in court
Linda Slaten was killed in 1981. Nearly 40 years later, Joseph Mills was charged with her rape and murder. Now, he's finally pleading guilty to keep himself off death row.
Linda Slaten was killed in 1981. Nearly 40 years later, Joseph Mills was charged with her rape and murder. Now, he's finally pleading guilty to keep himself off death row.
Lakeland to celebrate 65 years since Queen Elizabeth II gifted city with swans
On Tuesday morning under overcast skies, city officials and swan lovers gathered on the shores of Lake Morton to commemorate a momentous event 65 years ago when the original pair of swans arrived in Lakeland from England, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.
On Tuesday morning under overcast skies, city officials and swan lovers gathered on the shores of Lake Morton to commemorate a momentous event 65 years ago when the original pair of swans arrived in Lakeland from England, a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.
Accused Lakeland Capitol rioter may be first of hundreds arrested to go to jury trial
A year after a Lakeland group of four men and one woman was allegedly seen on surveillance video storming the U.S. Capitol, one of the defendants wants to take his chances with a jury trial.
A year after a Lakeland group of four men and one woman was allegedly seen on surveillance video storming the U.S. Capitol, one of the defendants wants to take his chances with a jury trial.
Lakeland hospital taking part in COVID-19 Ivermectin study
Lakeland Regional Health is taking part in a national study to see if Ivermectin has any effect on COVID-19 patients. So far, the hospital's chief medical officer says there's no evidence the drug works to fight the virus or its symptoms.
Lakeland Regional Health is taking part in a national study to see if Ivermectin has any effect on COVID-19 patients. So far, the hospital's chief medical officer says there's no evidence the drug works to fight the virus or its symptoms.
Lakeland woman arrested for creating, possessing child pornography, Polk deputies say
A Lakeland woman is behind bars on 50 felony counts of child pornography after investigators said she took sexually explicit photos and videos of a child she had access to, then sold the images online. Sheriff Grady Judd said the child has been rescued.
A Lakeland woman is behind bars on 50 felony counts of child pornography after investigators said she took sexually explicit photos and videos of a child she had access to, then sold the images online. Sheriff Grady Judd said the child has been rescued.
Felon wanted by ATF shot by deputy after two-county chase, Hillsborough sheriff says
A convicted felon who was wanted by the ATF sprayed bullets at deputies and officers across two Bay Area counties Wednesday, forcing a deputy to return fire, seriously injuring the suspect, according to the Hillsborough County sheriff.
A convicted felon who was wanted by the ATF sprayed bullets at deputies and officers across two Bay Area counties Wednesday, forcing a deputy to return fire, seriously injuring the suspect, according to the Hillsborough County sheriff.