Lakeland school for girls closes two years after student's death; parents announce planned lawsuit
The death of 17-year-old Naomi Wood at Lakeland Girls Academy was made public last year after an investigation showed she complained about stomach pains in the weeks before but was denied access to a doctor.
The death of 17-year-old Naomi Wood at Lakeland Girls Academy was made public last year after an investigation showed she complained about stomach pains in the weeks before but was denied access to a doctor.
‘Things are finally getting back to normal’: Businesses benefit as spring training returns to Bay Area
Spring training is back, and so are the crowds, which means big bucks for area businesses.
Spring training is back, and so are the crowds, which means big bucks for area businesses.
Carbon monoxide at Lakeland hotel sends 8, including children, to hospital
Four adults and four kids staying at the Sleep Inn and Suites in Lakeland, were taken to the hospital on Sunday after being exposed to carbon monoxide.
Four adults and four kids staying at the Sleep Inn and Suites in Lakeland, were taken to the hospital on Sunday after being exposed to carbon monoxide.
Lakeland man wins $5 million from scratch-off lotto ticket
A Lakeland man is now a multi-millionaire after he bought a $20 scratch-off lotto ticket -- and won $5 million.
A Lakeland man is now a multi-millionaire after he bought a $20 scratch-off lotto ticket -- and won $5 million.
Retired Polk County physician on-hand to help in Ukraine
A retired Lakeland doctor with ties to Ukraine is possibly risking her life by volunteering to help victims of violence in a restaurant turned makeshift medical facility about 30 miles southwest of Kyiv.
A retired Lakeland doctor with ties to Ukraine is possibly risking her life by volunteering to help victims of violence in a restaurant turned makeshift medical facility about 30 miles southwest of Kyiv.
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.