Lakeland city employee arrested on video voyeurism charges involved 16-year-old
A 40-year-old man who works as a parking services supervisor for the city of Lakeland was accused of recording a 16-year-old while she was in the bathroom, and was charged with video voyeurism.
A 40-year-old man who works as a parking services supervisor for the city of Lakeland was accused of recording a 16-year-old while she was in the bathroom, and was charged with video voyeurism.
Lakeland's annual Swan Roundup turns 40
Tuesday was the day the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department looks forward to all year: The annual Swan Roundup. It’s a sight to behold as johnboats race across the lake trying to keep up with the swans.
Tuesday was the day the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department looks forward to all year: The annual Swan Roundup. It’s a sight to behold as johnboats race across the lake trying to keep up with the swans.
Trappers busy after baby bat boom
As a wildlife trapper, life has gotten pretty busy for Dustin Hooper lately. The new crop of baby bats has arrived.
As a wildlife trapper, life has gotten pretty busy for Dustin Hooper lately. The new crop of baby bats has arrived.
City of Lakeland allows mask mandate to expire
Lakeland is the latest local government in Tampa Bay to allow their mask mandate to end.
Lakeland is the latest local government in Tampa Bay to allow their mask mandate to end.
Police safely locate missing man
The Lakeland Police Department safely found a 79-year-old man who was the center of a Silver Alert Saturday afternoon. No other details were released.
The Lakeland Police Department safely found a 79-year-old man who was the center of a Silver Alert Saturday afternoon. No other details were released.
‘He’s not afraid of the law’: Deputies say Polk County man keeps stealing cars from dealership
He is not a superstar like his namesake, but a local Michael Jackson is getting his own notoriety.
He is not a superstar like his namesake, but a local Michael Jackson is getting his own notoriety.
From horseshoeing to molding metal art, a Lakeland blacksmith has led an interesting career
Over in Lakeland, there is a blacksmith that knows all about the art of metal works.
Over in Lakeland, there is a blacksmith that knows all about the art of metal works.
Citing COVID-19, Lakeland to create tribute video rather than hold MLK Day parade
It's still about four months away, but the city of Lakeland has already decided not to hold a Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day parade next year.
It's still about four months away, but the city of Lakeland has already decided not to hold a Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day parade next year.
Lakeland to sell swans following annual roundup next month
Swans I overpopulated Lakeland lake to be sold in pairs to people with a safe bird environment and body of water.
Swans I overpopulated Lakeland lake to be sold in pairs to people with a safe bird environment and body of water.
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.