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.
‘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.