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.
Violinist's mystery project becomes part of Lakeland recording studio's folklore
A violinist and the crew at a music studio in Lakeland were recently called upon to create music for a top-secret project. They were finally told what it was all about on July 24, 2020 -- mere hours before the rest of the world hit play on "Folklore," the eighth studio album by superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
A violinist and the crew at a music studio in Lakeland were recently called upon to create music for a top-secret project. They were finally told what it was all about on July 24, 2020 -- mere hours before the rest of the world hit play on "Folklore," the eighth studio album by superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
Teen dies following Lakeland crash, police say
Three teenagers were injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night, with one of the teens passing away from her injuries the following morning, police say.
Three teenagers were injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night, with one of the teens passing away from her injuries the following morning, police say.
Lakeland police investigating double homicide after discovering 2 bodies during wellness check
Lakeland police are investigating a double homicide after discovering two bodies inside a home near the 1500 block of West Highland Street.
Lakeland police are investigating a double homicide after discovering two bodies inside a home near the 1500 block of West Highland Street.
De-escalation class helps workers at Lakeland business deal with customers who don't follow mask rules
Employees at a business in downtown Lakeland are now trained in de-escalation tactics so they can deal with customers who refuse to wear a mask.
Employees at a business in downtown Lakeland are now trained in de-escalation tactics so they can deal with customers who refuse to wear a mask.
Lakeland city commissioners extend mask mandate into September
City leaders in Lakeland voted Monday to extend their mandatory indoor mask resolution, which was set to expire at 5 p.m.
City leaders in Lakeland voted Monday to extend their mandatory indoor mask resolution, which was set to expire at 5 p.m.
FHP: 2 killed, 1 seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-4 that closed highway for five hours
A 37-year-old man from Orlando and a 37-year-old woman from Davenport were killed Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 4 in Lakeland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 37-year-old man from Orlando and a 37-year-old woman from Davenport were killed Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 4 in Lakeland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Landlords lay off staff, run late on mortgage payments after months without rental income
Many landlords are cringing after Florida’s governor again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.
Many landlords are cringing after Florida’s governor again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.
Human remains found in Lakeland, police say
Lakeland police are investigating a death near the area of Fairbanks Street and Bella Vista Street.
Lakeland police are investigating a death near the area of Fairbanks Street and Bella Vista Street.
Family pleas for justice in killing of mother of 3 in Lakeland
The family of a Lakeland woman is pleading for justice. 25-year-old Jeannie Dominguez was killed at her home while her three young children were inside. Five difficult days later, there have been no arrests.
The family of a Lakeland woman is pleading for justice. 25-year-old Jeannie Dominguez was killed at her home while her three young children were inside. Five difficult days later, there have been no arrests.
21-year-old dies following traffic crash in Lakeland
Polk County deputies said a Lakeland man passed away following a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning.
Polk County deputies said a Lakeland man passed away following a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning.
Polk County deputies searching for driver that hit, killed woman before fleeing scene
The Traffic Homicide Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit & run crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening on Combee Road in Lakeland, just south of the intersection with Old Combee Road.
The Traffic Homicide Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit & run crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening on Combee Road in Lakeland, just south of the intersection with Old Combee Road.