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.
Lakeland woman arrested for DUI after Holiday man killed in crash
Deputies in Polk County say a school secretary from Lakeland was drunk when she crashed into two vehicles along Interstate 4 on Wednesday, killing a Pasco County man.
Deputies in Polk County say a school secretary from Lakeland was drunk when she crashed into two vehicles along Interstate 4 on Wednesday, killing a Pasco County man.
‘The Squeeze’ to launch in downtown Lakeland on Monday as means of transportation and entertainment
An 8-person golf cart called The Squeeze will begin zipping around downtown Lakeland on Monday.
An 8-person golf cart called The Squeeze will begin zipping around downtown Lakeland on Monday.
Florida’s hurricane hunter team getting new aircraft
The Florida-based hurricane hunter team is getting a new aircraft to help chase fierce storms. NOAA’s squad will add a Gulfstream 550 to the three other aircraft at its home base at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
The Florida-based hurricane hunter team is getting a new aircraft to help chase fierce storms. NOAA’s squad will add a Gulfstream 550 to the three other aircraft at its home base at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
From bakery clerks to warehouse workers, Publix is hiring
Companies around the U.S. say they are struggling to deal with a shortage of workers, including one of the largest employers in the state. Lakeland-based Publix is looking to fill a wide variety of jobs.
Companies around the U.S. say they are struggling to deal with a shortage of workers, including one of the largest employers in the state. Lakeland-based Publix is looking to fill a wide variety of jobs.
No criminal charges filed after investigation into girl's death at Lakeland boarding school
More than a year after a report found that a teen was denied medical treatment before she died in a Lakeland boarding school, the state attorney's office has decided no charges will be filed in the case.
More than a year after a report found that a teen was denied medical treatment before she died in a Lakeland boarding school, the state attorney's office has decided no charges will be filed in the case.
'Confusingly similar': Publix sues company for trademark infringement over 'P' logo
Publix is suing a company called Pharmapacks over their circular 'P' logo, which the grocery chain calls "confusingly similar."
Publix is suing a company called Pharmapacks over their circular 'P' logo, which the grocery chain calls "confusingly similar."
Tiny homes could make big difference in Lakeland
Gospel Inc., which helps people struggling with chronic homelessness, just got $824,000 from Polk County to build dozens of tiny homes and apartments.
Gospel Inc., which helps people struggling with chronic homelessness, just got $824,000 from Polk County to build dozens of tiny homes and apartments.
Lakeland student is first female, youngest person to own FBA team after injury dashes dreams of going pro
Southeastern University student Amy Rhodes, 21, is making history as the first woman and youngest person ever to own a Florida Basketball Association team.
Southeastern University student Amy Rhodes, 21, is making history as the first woman and youngest person ever to own a Florida Basketball Association team.
Lakeland company to lay off more than 500, close facility
More than 500 positions at Stryker Employment Company are being eliminated as the company prepares to close its Lakeland facility, which is located at 5300 Region Court, according to a company memo.
More than 500 positions at Stryker Employment Company are being eliminated as the company prepares to close its Lakeland facility, which is located at 5300 Region Court, according to a company memo.
Lakeland recruits NYPD officers as 'anti-police sentiment' grows in big cities
“He said, ‘You can park your police vehicle in front of your house,’ and to me, that was mind-blowing. I used to lie about what I did. I used to tell people I was a bartender. I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer,” said a former NYPD officer who moved to Lakeland.
“He said, ‘You can park your police vehicle in front of your house,’ and to me, that was mind-blowing. I used to lie about what I did. I used to tell people I was a bartender. I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer,” said a former NYPD officer who moved to Lakeland.
New video shows Lakeland man attacking Capitol officers on January 6, FBI says
The FBI is renewing its push to capture a Lakeland man they say played a part in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Investigators say Jonathan Pollock can be seen in new video assaulting multiple police officers.
The FBI is renewing its push to capture a Lakeland man they say played a part in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Investigators say Jonathan Pollock can be seen in new video assaulting multiple police officers.
Lakeland's iconic swans rounded up for annual checkup
A wild tradition continued Tuesday in downtown Lakeland: the annual swan roundup at Lake Morton.
A wild tradition continued Tuesday in downtown Lakeland: the annual swan roundup at Lake Morton.