Lakeland parks, trails and boat ramps on May 1
The city of Lakeland is working to reopen its economy. On Monday, commissioners voted unanimously to reopen the city's parks trails and boat ramps on May 1. Tennis courts and Cleveland Heights Golf Course also received the green light to reopen in the city limits.
The city of Lakeland is working to reopen its economy. On Monday, commissioners voted unanimously to reopen the city's parks trails and boat ramps on May 1. Tennis courts and Cleveland Heights Golf Course also received the green light to reopen in the city limits.
Some Polk residents may qualify for COVID-19 relief programs
Help is on the way for those trying to keep a roof over their heads in the wake of COVID-19. Monday morning, two new programs kick off.
Help is on the way for those trying to keep a roof over their heads in the wake of COVID-19. Monday morning, two new programs kick off.
Lakeland announces financial aid program for residents; parks, boat ramps to reopen May 1
Leaders in Lakeland voted unanimously Monday to reopen city parks, trails, and boat ramps starting May 1.
Leaders in Lakeland voted unanimously Monday to reopen city parks, trails, and boat ramps starting May 1.
Deputies: Polk County man shoots, kills half-brother
Polk County deputies arrested Tyler Nichols, 19, after they say he shot and killed his half-brother.
Polk County deputies arrested Tyler Nichols, 19, after they say he shot and killed his half-brother.
Lakeland nurse shares story from frontline of New York's coronavirus pandemic
A registered nurse from Lakeland traveled to New York to fight COVID-19 on the frontline.
A registered nurse from Lakeland traveled to New York to fight COVID-19 on the frontline.
Lawsuit: Polk Co. school board could have prevented abuse of disabled children
Two families who say their disabled daughters were abused by a former school bus attendant are suing the Polk County School Board.
Two families who say their disabled daughters were abused by a former school bus attendant are suing the Polk County School Board.
35 Lakeland assisted living residents hospitalized; 29 positive for COVID-19, so far
Lakeland Regional Health says it took in 35 residents of Opis Highlands Lake Center in South Lakeland, 29 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. The remaining six are awaiting test results.
Lakeland Regional Health says it took in 35 residents of Opis Highlands Lake Center in South Lakeland, 29 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. The remaining six are awaiting test results.
Lakeland-based NOAA fleet to get new weather-tracking planes
NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, is adding two new eyes in the sky to its fleet hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, is adding two new eyes in the sky to its fleet hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Lakeland police seek coronavirus hazard pay, or at least benefits
Lakeland police say they are going far beyond the call of duty because of COVID-19, and they should be compensated extra for it.
Lakeland police say they are going far beyond the call of duty because of COVID-19, and they should be compensated extra for it.
Lakeland to open city's first COVID-19 drive-thru testing site on April 20
Residents in Lakeland won't need to travel far if they need to be tested for the coronavirus.
Residents in Lakeland won't need to travel far if they need to be tested for the coronavirus.
Companies create unique ways to make money during coronavirus pandemic
It is touch-and-go for many businesses because COVID-19 has put a real dent in their income. That’s why many are coming up with creative ways to bring in quick cash to help keep them afloat.
It is touch-and-go for many businesses because COVID-19 has put a real dent in their income. That’s why many are coming up with creative ways to bring in quick cash to help keep them afloat.
Polk County K-9 recovering from stabbing celebrates 6th birthday
Vise, a K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, celebrated his 6th birthday on April 2, days after he was repeatedly stabbed during an arrest.
Vise, a K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, celebrated his 6th birthday on April 2, days after he was repeatedly stabbed during an arrest.
Funeral homes react to coronavirus pandemic, change how we say our final goodbyes
Many funeral homes are only allowing ten people inside at a time and advise mourners not to shake hands, hug or kiss.
Many funeral homes are only allowing ten people inside at a time and advise mourners not to shake hands, hug or kiss.
Polk County hopes for complete compliance during 'stay-at-home' order, vows to enforce if necessary
Under the order, most people are required by law to stay at home most of the time with a few exceptions.
Under the order, most people are required by law to stay at home most of the time with a few exceptions.
Lakeland commissioners vote to close all city parks
City commissioners in Lakeland reversed their stance on whether to keep city parks open or close them.
City commissioners in Lakeland reversed their stance on whether to keep city parks open or close them.
Newly unemployed, underemployed struggle making ends meet during coronavirus pandemic
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 3.3 million people filed for unemployment last week. That’s the highest it has been since the 1970s.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 3.3 million people filed for unemployment last week. That’s the highest it has been since the 1970s.
Bare supermarket shelves leave little left over to feed needy Polk children
For years KidsPACK bought 90 percent of its food for needy and homeless children from suppliers, but because people are stripping the shelves clean, there is little or no food left to sell to the organization.
For years KidsPACK bought 90 percent of its food for needy and homeless children from suppliers, but because people are stripping the shelves clean, there is little or no food left to sell to the organization.
Swan uses crosswalk to cross the street in Lakeland
Swans are a fairly common sight in Lakeland -- but it's not every day you see one using a crosswalk.
Swans are a fairly common sight in Lakeland -- but it's not every day you see one using a crosswalk.
Lakeland Regional Health treating 1 COVID-19 patient, prepares for more
Top administrations at the facility said they are preparing for more cases. They are moving toward drive through COVID-19 testing and plan to develop a respiratory unit for people who suspect that they have the novel coronavirus.
Top administrations at the facility said they are preparing for more cases. They are moving toward drive through COVID-19 testing and plan to develop a respiratory unit for people who suspect that they have the novel coronavirus.
Grocery stores packed as residents plan to stay home for the foreseeable future
If you've been to the store lately, you've seen people panic-buying. Officials are calling for this behavior to stop to ensure there is enough to go around.
If you've been to the store lately, you've seen people panic-buying. Officials are calling for this behavior to stop to ensure there is enough to go around.