Lakeland fire training facility gets makeover to better train firefighters
Training just got easier for Lakeland firefighters because their fire rescue training facility just went through a full makeover.
Training just got easier for Lakeland firefighters because their fire rescue training facility just went through a full makeover.
New Lakeland Fire Rescue Training Center
The Lakeland Fire Rescue Training Center celebrated a grand re-opening this week after a huge makeover.
The Lakeland Fire Rescue Training Center celebrated a grand re-opening this week after a huge makeover.
Short chase ends with crash along I-4 in Lakeland
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper spotted a “reckless vehicle” speeding along westbound I-4 near Lakeland. As the trooper began pursuing the vehicle, it crashed just west of the Route 33 exit, but kept going until it crashed again at the Socrum Loop exit three miles away.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper spotted a “reckless vehicle” speeding along westbound I-4 near Lakeland. As the trooper began pursuing the vehicle, it crashed just west of the Route 33 exit, but kept going until it crashed again at the Socrum Loop exit three miles away.
Polk County seniors wait for vaccine updates
Lucy and Ernie Geist are not kids anymore. She is 78, and he is 81, which means they are in one of the most vulnerable groups for severe illness due to COVID-19.
Lucy and Ernie Geist are not kids anymore. She is 78, and he is 81, which means they are in one of the most vulnerable groups for severe illness due to COVID-19.
‘Gary’ the turkey that quickly became popular in Lakeland neighborhood found dead
Gary the turkey joined the swans of Lake Morton back in September, and grew popular in the Lakeland neighborhood. Sadly, city officials say he was found dead over the weekend.
Gary the turkey joined the swans of Lake Morton back in September, and grew popular in the Lakeland neighborhood. Sadly, city officials say he was found dead over the weekend.
Four family members shot when altercation with teen turns deadly
A teen's quarrel with some acquaintances spilled over to his family home, resulting in the shooting death of a woman and injuries to multiple others on Christmas Eve.
A teen's quarrel with some acquaintances spilled over to his family home, resulting in the shooting death of a woman and injuries to multiple others on Christmas Eve.
Lakeland couple sings to celebrate wife's coronavirus recovery
A Lakeland man who used music to help his wife cope with COVID-19 in the hospital is now reunited with her just in time for Christmas.
A Lakeland man who used music to help his wife cope with COVID-19 in the hospital is now reunited with her just in time for Christmas.
Four adults, one teen injured in Lakeland shooting
The Lakeland Police Department says four adults and a teen were injured in a shooting just before 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.
The Lakeland Police Department says four adults and a teen were injured in a shooting just before 6 p.m. Christmas Eve.
'It's all gone:' Lakeland man survives tornado that wrecked home, cars
Scott Leavitt lost his house, his truck, his Mustang, and his motorcycle in yesterday's tornado, and his cat is missing. It's just one of several such scenes along Gibson Shores Drive in north Lakeland.
Scott Leavitt lost his house, his truck, his Mustang, and his motorcycle in yesterday's tornado, and his cat is missing. It's just one of several such scenes along Gibson Shores Drive in north Lakeland.
Two Gibsonia homes unlivable, another severely damaged by likely tornado
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.
Storms that tore through Pinellas County continued to wreak havoc all the way into northern Lakeland Wednesday night.
Suspect arrested in shooting of 49-year-old man in Lakeland, police say
Lakeland police said they arrested the man responsible for shooting and killing another on Monday.
Lakeland police said they arrested the man responsible for shooting and killing another on Monday.
Former Lakeland commissioner, husband memorialized in lakeside ceremony
Former Lakeland city commissioner Edie Yates and her husband, David Henderson, were remembered during an informal ceremony along the Lake Mirror Promenade Monday night.
Former Lakeland city commissioner Edie Yates and her husband, David Henderson, were remembered during an informal ceremony along the Lake Mirror Promenade Monday night.
Polk City teens hospitalized after reportedly throwing gasoline into bonfire
Three teens were taken to the hospital for burn injuries after an incident involving a bonfire Thursday night in Polk County.
Three teens were taken to the hospital for burn injuries after an incident involving a bonfire Thursday night in Polk County.
From holiday parties to 'COVID deniers,' risk of catching coronavirus grows, Florida doctors say
Despite a nationwide rise in COVID-19 case numbers, medical professionals say they're seeing the results of more people letting down their guards.
Despite a nationwide rise in COVID-19 case numbers, medical professionals say they're seeing the results of more people letting down their guards.
7-year-old Polk County boy chases SUV after driver steals electric scooter
A Polk County 7-year-old is being lifted up by his community after he tried to chase down the thief who stole his brand new electric scooter right out of his driveway.
A Polk County 7-year-old is being lifted up by his community after he tried to chase down the thief who stole his brand new electric scooter right out of his driveway.
‘We will bring this man to justice’: Lakeland High School teacher arrested on 408 counts of child porn
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Police arrest 2nd man connected to murder investigation of former Lakeland commissioner, husband
Lakeland police arrested Jarvis Collins, 37, on Friday after investigators say he tried to pawn several items of jewelry taken from the home of murder victim’s David and Edith Henderson.
Lakeland police arrested Jarvis Collins, 37, on Friday after investigators say he tried to pawn several items of jewelry taken from the home of murder victim’s David and Edith Henderson.
Lakeland 10-year-old writes book about COVID-19
A lot of us talk about writing a book one day, but a Lakeland girl just did, and she is only ten years old.
A lot of us talk about writing a book one day, but a Lakeland girl just did, and she is only ten years old.
Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
With border closed to cars, Canadian snowbirds -- and their cash -- can't flock to Florida
Businesses in Lakeland say they’re hurting right now because the pandemic has forced many of the Canadian snowbirds to stay home.
Businesses in Lakeland say they’re hurting right now because the pandemic has forced many of the Canadian snowbirds to stay home.