Lakeland food pantry sees exponential growth in need
Every Tuesday morning, hundreds of cars line up to get help with one of life's necessities -- food.
Every Tuesday morning, hundreds of cars line up to get help with one of life's necessities -- food.
U.S. Marshals arrest New York fugitive in Polk County
Raymond Jackson, 22, was arrested Friday in Lakeland after he allegedly fled to Florida from New York, where he was indicted for second-degree murder.
Raymond Jackson, 22, was arrested Friday in Lakeland after he allegedly fled to Florida from New York, where he was indicted for second-degree murder.
Suspect arrested in double murder of former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband
Lakeland police have announced an arrest in the murders of Edith and David Henderson, who were found dead in their home Tuesday.
Lakeland police have announced an arrest in the murders of Edith and David Henderson, who were found dead in their home Tuesday.
Former Lakeland commissioner, husband identified as murder victims
Lakeland police detectives said the two victims in Tuesday's murder investigation were identified as a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Lakeland police detectives said the two victims in Tuesday's murder investigation were identified as a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.
Homicide investigation underway in death of two in home along Lake Morton
Two people are dead and a homicide investigation is underway in Lakeland Tuesday night.
Two people are dead and a homicide investigation is underway in Lakeland Tuesday night.
Circle B offers quiet spot to catch the sunrise -- if you don't mind the gators
The Circle B Bar Reserve may be known best for its famous resident, ‘Humpback’ the alligator. But there’s a lot more to see at the Lakeland park aside from the giant gators.
The Circle B Bar Reserve may be known best for its famous resident, ‘Humpback’ the alligator. But there’s a lot more to see at the Lakeland park aside from the giant gators.
I-4 lanes reopen after overturned truck blocked traffic near Lakeland
The scene is at mile marker 28, which is west of the city. The Florida Highway Patrol says a truck and travel trailer overturned there.
The scene is at mile marker 28, which is west of the city. The Florida Highway Patrol says a truck and travel trailer overturned there.
Lakeland holds first fundraiser for the arts since pandemic began
Money raised from Lakeland’s ‘Art and Wine Walk’ event will go to projects sponsored by local organizations that support the arts.
Money raised from Lakeland’s ‘Art and Wine Walk’ event will go to projects sponsored by local organizations that support the arts.
Lakeland city commissioner elected to Congress
It is a big jump from being a city commissioner to becoming a congressman in Washington, D.C., but that’s the journey Scott Franklin is taking after winning the District 15 congressional seat.
It is a big jump from being a city commissioner to becoming a congressman in Washington, D.C., but that’s the journey Scott Franklin is taking after winning the District 15 congressional seat.
Lift Lakeland initiative aims to address issues of racial inequity
Leaders in Lakeland are working with the community to develop an in-depth plan to address the city’s racial tensions and issues.
Leaders in Lakeland are working with the community to develop an in-depth plan to address the city’s racial tensions and issues.
Guillain-Barré syndrome no match for Lakeland paramedic, determined to overcome debilitating condition
Steve Connors couldn’t have been any happier going back to work as a paramedic at the Lakeland Fire Department Tuesday.
Steve Connors couldn’t have been any happier going back to work as a paramedic at the Lakeland Fire Department Tuesday.
Polk pastor attempts to bridge ‘digital divide’ with free wi-fi
A Lakeland pastor built an 8-foot tower at the church and contracted with an internet provider so people in his area could have around-the-clock wi-fi. Now, he wants to help other churches provide free wi-fi to help close the so-called “digital divide.”
A Lakeland pastor built an 8-foot tower at the church and contracted with an internet provider so people in his area could have around-the-clock wi-fi. Now, he wants to help other churches provide free wi-fi to help close the so-called “digital divide.”
Controversial Lakeland cell phone tower project heads to commission despite residents' concerns
Dixieland is considered an up-and-coming area of Lakeland. But many residents say it’s going to slide downhill if a proposed cell phone tower is built there.
Dixieland is considered an up-and-coming area of Lakeland. But many residents say it’s going to slide downhill if a proposed cell phone tower is built there.
Lakeland man wins $1 million from scratch-off lotto ticket
A man in Lakeland took home a $1 million prize after buying a lucky lotto ticket at a gas station.
A man in Lakeland took home a $1 million prize after buying a lucky lotto ticket at a gas station.
Lakeland opens tip line to crack down on illegal dumping
Lakeland has set up a hotline to report illegal dumping and may reward those who report it.
Lakeland has set up a hotline to report illegal dumping and may reward those who report it.
Tasty beverages with a side of gut health fermented in Tampa Bay
Fermented foods and drinks have become go-to fare for health-conscious people all over the world.
Fermented foods and drinks have become go-to fare for health-conscious people all over the world.
Female fire rescue employees describe unwanted tickling, being watched during sleep by Polk County chiefs
Records obtained by FOX 13 News show a Polk County Fire Rescue battalion chief resigned last month after multiple female employees came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. A second battalion chief, Jeremiah Gilley, was accused of the same behavior and resigned before an investigation was completed.
Records obtained by FOX 13 News show a Polk County Fire Rescue battalion chief resigned last month after multiple female employees came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. A second battalion chief, Jeremiah Gilley, was accused of the same behavior and resigned before an investigation was completed.
Lake Morton swans sold to lucky lottery winners across Florida
"Welcome to the 2020 Swan Lottery!”
"Welcome to the 2020 Swan Lottery!”
Lakeland does away with mask mandate
For months, Lakeland residents and visitors have been required to wear a mask in public places.
For months, Lakeland residents and visitors have been required to wear a mask in public places.
Lottery to determine who can purchase Lakeland's famous swans
Following the annual swan roundup this year, Lakeland is setting aside part of the population for people to purchase them.
Following the annual swan roundup this year, Lakeland is setting aside part of the population for people to purchase them.