‘Where turning 5 is a pleasure’: Lakeland boy celebrates birthday with Publix-themed party
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
Downtown Lakeland 'parklets' will expand outdoor seating along Kentucky Ave.
Two of Lakeland's hottest restaurants are getting a chance to expand their outdoor dining spaces. Development officials hope it gives surrounding businesses a boost, as well.
Two of Lakeland's hottest restaurants are getting a chance to expand their outdoor dining spaces. Development officials hope it gives surrounding businesses a boost, as well.
Police hope watch will help identify male body found in Lakeland
Police in Lakeland are trying to identify a man they found deceased on Monday in an area near the 2000 block of Gib-Galloway Road in Lakeland.
Police in Lakeland are trying to identify a man they found deceased on Monday in an area near the 2000 block of Gib-Galloway Road in Lakeland.
Mother, 3-week-old baby, family friend killed in Lakeland apartment fire
Three people, including an infant, died in a fire that broke out at a Lakeland apartment complex the day before New Year’s Eve.
Three people, including an infant, died in a fire that broke out at a Lakeland apartment complex the day before New Year’s Eve.
Lakeland police investigating after crash kills 1, injures 4, including child
Michael Monroe, 52, of Lakeland was killed in a vehicle crash on New Year’s Day, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Michael Monroe, 52, of Lakeland was killed in a vehicle crash on New Year’s Day, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Lakeland voiceover actor’s passion for art started young
George Lowe seems like any other guy who might be strolling around Lakeland until he opens his mouth and a cartoon character's voice comes tumbling out.
George Lowe seems like any other guy who might be strolling around Lakeland until he opens his mouth and a cartoon character's voice comes tumbling out.
Lakeland apartment fire sends 6, including 3 police officers, to hospital
Six people, including three Lakeland police officers, were hospitalized Thursday morning following a fire at the Lakewood Terrace Apartments, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Six people, including three Lakeland police officers, were hospitalized Thursday morning following a fire at the Lakewood Terrace Apartments, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Polk detectives search for ‘Grinch’ who broke into home, stole children’s gifts from under Christmas tree
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies are trying to track down the man who kicked down the front door of a single mother’s home and gifts meant for her two girls.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said deputies are trying to track down the man who kicked down the front door of a single mother’s home and gifts meant for her two girls.
Lakeland homeowner shoots, critically injures intruder who broke into his house, Polk deputies say
Polk deputies said the suspect threw a flower pot through the glass back door and forced his way into the house. That's when the homeowner shot him three times.
Polk deputies said the suspect threw a flower pot through the glass back door and forced his way into the house. That's when the homeowner shot him three times.
Deputies: Video shows Lakeland High substitute teacher having sex with student
According to the deputies, the relationship had been going on for months but didn't come to light until a student told a school resource officer about the existence of a Snapchat video showing the two having sex.
According to the deputies, the relationship had been going on for months but didn't come to light until a student told a school resource officer about the existence of a Snapchat video showing the two having sex.
Philanthropist, Publix Super Markets heiress Carol Jenkins Barnett dies at 65
Carol Jenkins Barnett, the daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George W. Jenkins, died Tuesday at the age of 65, the company confirmed. She had been diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease back in 2016.
Carol Jenkins Barnett, the daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George W. Jenkins, died Tuesday at the age of 65, the company confirmed. She had been diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease back in 2016.
Polk deputies search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash involving bicyclist
A bicyclist passed away following a crash in Lakeland, and investigators are searching for the driver behind the wheel who fled.
A bicyclist passed away following a crash in Lakeland, and investigators are searching for the driver behind the wheel who fled.
Motorcyclist killed in Lakeland crash
Glen James McCord, 49, of Lakeland, was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Glen James McCord, 49, of Lakeland, was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Lakeland Christmas Parade returns to celebrate 40th year
The Lakeland Christmas Parade marched through the streets of downtown Thursday, December 2. The holiday tradition took a year off due to the pandemic, but came back in a big way to mark 40 years.
The Lakeland Christmas Parade marched through the streets of downtown Thursday, December 2. The holiday tradition took a year off due to the pandemic, but came back in a big way to mark 40 years.
New documents show Lakeland woman's alleged involvement in Capitol riot
New court records say a Lakeland woman posted on social media while she participated in the January 6 riot at the nation's Capitol building, but then she tried to delete her posts when she found out other rioters were being arrested.
New court records say a Lakeland woman posted on social media while she participated in the January 6 riot at the nation's Capitol building, but then she tried to delete her posts when she found out other rioters were being arrested.
Lakeland man exposes himself to young cashier at McDonald's drive-thru, deputies say
A Lakeland man was arrested after exposing himself to a young McDonald's cashier. He was previously arrested for sending a teen naked photos of himself, officials said.
A Lakeland man was arrested after exposing himself to a young McDonald's cashier. He was previously arrested for sending a teen naked photos of himself, officials said.
Overnight worker on I-4 construction site shot, killed by Lakeland officers
A man was working overnight on a job site in Lakeland when police appear to have mistaken him for a suspicious character. The man's friend says his buddy was already shaken by another incident a few weeks prior.
A man was working overnight on a job site in Lakeland when police appear to have mistaken him for a suspicious character. The man's friend says his buddy was already shaken by another incident a few weeks prior.
LPD: 2 Lakeland officers shoot, kill man parked in I-4 construction zone after he fired first
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.
Hobby lets Lakeland train collector walk down memory lane
A Lakeland man in his 80s has two big buildings on his property filled with hundreds of trains and layouts that seem to go on forever.
A Lakeland man in his 80s has two big buildings on his property filled with hundreds of trains and layouts that seem to go on forever.
Families grateful for Lighthouse Ministries on Thanksgiving -- and every day
After living in a storage unit, Jennifer and her kids have a real roof over their heads, a warm bed to sleep in, and their bellies are full. They just celebrated Thanksgiving at Lighthouse Ministries in Lakeland where they are now living.
After living in a storage unit, Jennifer and her kids have a real roof over their heads, a warm bed to sleep in, and their bellies are full. They just celebrated Thanksgiving at Lighthouse Ministries in Lakeland where they are now living.