Lakeland man arrested for have sexual contact with child, deputies say
Polk County deputies arrested a 32-year-old Lakeland man after inappropriately touching a child under the age of ten, they said.
Polk County deputies arrested a 32-year-old Lakeland man after inappropriately touching a child under the age of ten, they said.
Veteran Lakeland officer beats brain cancer three times
Sergeant Chad Mumbauer has served his community as a member of the Lakeland Police Department for 20 years. The first responder has beat cancer three times.
Sergeant Chad Mumbauer has served his community as a member of the Lakeland Police Department for 20 years. The first responder has beat cancer three times.
Lakeland bakery makes 'Forbes Next 1,000' list
Whether you’re in the mood for something savory or sweet, there’s something on the menu at Born & Bread Bakehouse that’s sure to hit the spot.
Whether you’re in the mood for something savory or sweet, there’s something on the menu at Born & Bread Bakehouse that’s sure to hit the spot.
Understaffed hospitals in need of nurses amid COVID-19 surge
A dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily due to the highly infectious Delta variant, is weighing heavily on nurses, which are already in short supply.
A dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases, primarily due to the highly infectious Delta variant, is weighing heavily on nurses, which are already in short supply.
'My stomach ain't made for this': Lakeland based company on new extreme cleaning reality show
For anyone who sees something gross but can’t look away, a new show on A&E called "Dirty Rotten Cleaners," might be must-watch TV.
For anyone who sees something gross but can’t look away, a new show on A&E called "Dirty Rotten Cleaners," might be must-watch TV.
Van offers free rides from Lakeland VA clinic to Tampa VA hospital
A new van that goes from the Lakeland VA Clinic and the Main Tampa VA Hospital is open to all veterans.
A new van that goes from the Lakeland VA Clinic and the Main Tampa VA Hospital is open to all veterans.
Lawsuit seeks to reimburse college students for fees paid while campuses were closed during pandemic
Morgan and Morgan has filed suits against several state colleges and universities alleging that students paid all kinds of fees and didn’t get what they paid for because campuses were shut down during the pandemic last year.
Morgan and Morgan has filed suits against several state colleges and universities alleging that students paid all kinds of fees and didn’t get what they paid for because campuses were shut down during the pandemic last year.
Polk deputies join call for tips about Florida man accused of assaulting Capitol police
The FBI and Polk deputies are asking for help finding a man accused of assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot.
The FBI and Polk deputies are asking for help finding a man accused of assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot.
Cuban-born historian: Protests are overdue, but change may take more
Cuban-born author, TV host, and documentary producer Teresa Martinez says the protests in Cuba and across the US are long overdue, but it will take more than demonstrations to bring real change.
Cuban-born author, TV host, and documentary producer Teresa Martinez says the protests in Cuba and across the US are long overdue, but it will take more than demonstrations to bring real change.
Lakeland teen tumbler to represent America in World Championships
Years of training in the gym are paying off for Nastia Kutchalova, 16, of Lakeland, who is the only teen from Florida going to the World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan in November.
Years of training in the gym are paying off for Nastia Kutchalova, 16, of Lakeland, who is the only teen from Florida going to the World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan in November.
Great Florida Bigfoot Conference brings believers to Lakeland
Ryan Golembeske believes Florida is one of the best places to have a Bigfoot experience. The avid Bigfoot researcher will be emceeing the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference in Lakeland this Saturday.
Ryan Golembeske believes Florida is one of the best places to have a Bigfoot experience. The avid Bigfoot researcher will be emceeing the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference in Lakeland this Saturday.
Lakeland police searching for suspects who gunned down father of 4 at gas station
Surveillance video recently released by LPD shows two armed, masked men prowling around between the side of a Mobile convenience store and a storage unit moments before a man was gunned down at a gas pump.
Surveillance video recently released by LPD shows two armed, masked men prowling around between the side of a Mobile convenience store and a storage unit moments before a man was gunned down at a gas pump.
Images show Lakeland group repeatedly attacking officers during Capitol riot, FBI says
More details have been released about five Floridians charged in connection with the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot, several of whom allegedly beat officers with flagpoles and riot shields while shouting, "We didn’t come all this way just to stand here!"
More details have been released about five Floridians charged in connection with the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot, several of whom allegedly beat officers with flagpoles and riot shields while shouting, "We didn’t come all this way just to stand here!"
Lakeland teen dies after Sunday morning hit-and-run crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen in Lakeland early Sunday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen in Lakeland early Sunday morning.
Search is on for 2 suspects who shot, killed man at Lakeland gas station
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after a 34-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning at a Mobil gas station.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after a 34-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning at a Mobil gas station.
Roommate of girl who died at Lakeland boarding school says medical requests were not taken seriously
“If it was like, we needed to see a doctor, you pretty much knew you were not going to. You could fill out requests but you just kinda automatically knew it was not going to happen,” the roommate told FOX 13 News.
“If it was like, we needed to see a doctor, you pretty much knew you were not going to. You could fill out requests but you just kinda automatically knew it was not going to happen,” the roommate told FOX 13 News.
3 more Bay Area residents charged in Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol
Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.
Three more Bay Area residents have been charged in connection with the January 6 attack on the Capitol, making Florida the state with the most indictments related to the riots.
Former students of Lakeland girls school come forward to describe conditions at facility where girl died
Former students of a Lakeland boarding school for girls are speaking out after a girl died there. Naomi Wood died in May of 2020 after weeks of stomach pains and asking to see a doctor but being denied, according to a report from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Former students of a Lakeland boarding school for girls are speaking out after a girl died there. Naomi Wood died in May of 2020 after weeks of stomach pains and asking to see a doctor but being denied, according to a report from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Girl dies after being denied treatment for stomach pain while living at Lakeland children's home
A 17-year-old girl living at a boarding school for girls in Lakeland complained of stomach issues for nearly a month – but was denied professional medical treatment – before she died in May of 2020, according to reports by the Polk County medical examiner and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
A 17-year-old girl living at a boarding school for girls in Lakeland complained of stomach issues for nearly a month – but was denied professional medical treatment – before she died in May of 2020, according to reports by the Polk County medical examiner and the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Lakeland police investigating after 14-year-old boy shot in back and leg
Police in Lakeland are investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy injured early Tuesday morning.
Police in Lakeland are investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy injured early Tuesday morning.