Estranged boyfriend accused of murdering Lakeland mother of three, police say
Two months after a Lakeland mother was gunned down in the presence of her three small children, police detectives said they found the killer: her estranged boyfriend.
Two months after a Lakeland mother was gunned down in the presence of her three small children, police detectives said they found the killer: her estranged boyfriend.
Vice-chair of Lakeland police advisory board steps down, remains as board member
The Lakeland Police Citizen Advisory Board is meant to mend relations between police and the community, but there's concern one member's Facebook post could cause further divide.
The Lakeland Police Citizen Advisory Board is meant to mend relations between police and the community, but there's concern one member's Facebook post could cause further divide.
Woman's body found in ditch day after hit-and-run in Lakeland
A 44-year-old mother was hit and killed while walking on the side of the road in Polk County Friday night. Investigators say the driver who hit her never stopped to help.
A 44-year-old mother was hit and killed while walking on the side of the road in Polk County Friday night. Investigators say the driver who hit her never stopped to help.
Confusion in Polk after Lakeland football team's COVID-19 case
The Lakeland High School football team shut down activities for two weeks following a positive COVID-19 test, the district confirmed Wednesday.
The Lakeland High School football team shut down activities for two weeks following a positive COVID-19 test, the district confirmed Wednesday.
Lakeland suspends high school football because of COVID-19 case
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts are the latest high school football team to be sidelined by COVID-19.
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts are the latest high school football team to be sidelined by COVID-19.
Lakeland gets COVID-19 testing center just for kids
Lakeland Regional Medical Center just opened a new COVID-19 testing center for kids, one of the first of its kind in the area.
Lakeland Regional Medical Center just opened a new COVID-19 testing center for kids, one of the first of its kind in the area.
Lakeland commissioners narrowly vote to extend mask mandate
The hotly-debated issue of masks was up for debate once again in Lakeland as commissioners faced a decision about extending the mask order for another month -- but this time around commissioners had a few additional things factoring into their decision.
The hotly-debated issue of masks was up for debate once again in Lakeland as commissioners faced a decision about extending the mask order for another month -- but this time around commissioners had a few additional things factoring into their decision.
Landlords seeking government help due to moratorium on evictions
Landlords are asking for help from Washington because they think the moratorium on evictions has put them in a financial squeeze.
Landlords are asking for help from Washington because they think the moratorium on evictions has put them in a financial squeeze.
V.P. of Lakeland Police Advisory Board says he was 'harassed' by 'bad apple' deputy
In a Facebook post about the incident, Demetrius Haynes identified the deputy and called her a "bad apple," which law enforcement officials say puts the deputy in danger.
In a Facebook post about the incident, Demetrius Haynes identified the deputy and called her a "bad apple," which law enforcement officials say puts the deputy in danger.
Officials confirm 6 cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School; won’t reveal number being quarantined
The Polk School District says there are six cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School. But it will not say if they are students or staff, or, as a result, how many people are being quarantined.
The Polk School District says there are six cases of COVID-19 at Lakeland High School. But it will not say if they are students or staff, or, as a result, how many people are being quarantined.
NOAA Hurricane Hunters overhaul procedures to navigate storms, COVID-19
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters collect critical information used to forecast the path and strength of developing storms. Multiple crews worked around the clock flying directly into the path of Hurricane Laura before it made landfall.
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters collect critical information used to forecast the path and strength of developing storms. Multiple crews worked around the clock flying directly into the path of Hurricane Laura before it made landfall.
Downtown Lakeland parking spots could become permanent outdoor dining areas
Some of the parking spaces in downtown Lakeland may soon become so-called parklets, a parking space that has been turned into a public outdoor space.
Some of the parking spaces in downtown Lakeland may soon become so-called parklets, a parking space that has been turned into a public outdoor space.
Lack of funding may end program that provides free rides to Lakeland seniors
Elderpoint Ministries provides 700 rides a month to seniors, but it lost major funding earlier this year that could put an end to the free services.
Elderpoint Ministries provides 700 rides a month to seniors, but it lost major funding earlier this year that could put an end to the free services.
Polk County students pick up iPads as they get ready to head back to class virtually
Polk County schools are handing out iPads to students who will be e-learning at home because of COVID-19, rather than going to class.
Polk County schools are handing out iPads to students who will be e-learning at home because of COVID-19, rather than going to class.
French air-to-air missile accidentally sent to Lakeland airport
A French-made air-to-air missile was discovered at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Friday.
A French-made air-to-air missile was discovered at Lakeland Linder International Airport on Friday.
Florida Polytech's largest class begins arriving, mindful of 'Golden Rules of COVID'
It’s back to the books at Florida Polytechnic University. On Tuesday, cars with students and parents periodically drove into the parking lots of the university’s dorms, but it was not the usual frenzy.
It’s back to the books at Florida Polytechnic University. On Tuesday, cars with students and parents periodically drove into the parking lots of the university’s dorms, but it was not the usual frenzy.
Lakeland police: Man with extensive criminal history killed parents following argument
Felix Noel Molina, 42, is accused of murdering his parents at their home in Lakeland on Sunday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Felix Noel Molina, 42, is accused of murdering his parents at their home in Lakeland on Sunday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Crash involving two tractor-trailers closes SR-33 in Lakeland
Lakeland police have shut down State Road 33 in all directions after two tractor-trailers collided.
Lakeland police have shut down State Road 33 in all directions after two tractor-trailers collided.
Police make arrest in Lakeland double homicide
On Thursday, police arrested Felix Noel Molina, 42, who will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with two bodies discovered by Lakeland police following a wellness check on Sunday.
On Thursday, police arrested Felix Noel Molina, 42, who will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with two bodies discovered by Lakeland police following a wellness check on Sunday.
Wrong-way driver in stolen vehicle crashes into car carrying mother, infant, police say
Three people -- the driver of a stolen vehicle, a mother and her infant -- were seriously injured following a crash in Lakeland early Tuesday morning.
Three people -- the driver of a stolen vehicle, a mother and her infant -- were seriously injured following a crash in Lakeland early Tuesday morning.