Vigil held for victim of Christmas Eve murder-suicide in Lakeland
Family and friends of a Lakeland woman killed on Christmas Eve in a double-murder, suicide gathered at Lakeland's Lake Mirror to hold a candlelight vigil.
Community prepares to support children left behind by double murder, suicide
People are pledging to help four young children who became orphans in an act of violence on Christmas Eve.
$10,000 now being offered for information in case of Disney World bus driver who went missing in 2017
A day before the two year anniversary of the last time he was seen alive, investigators are now offering a $10,000 reward for any information into the disappearance of Disney bus driver 35-year-old Brian Klecha.
Neighbors: Children watch their parents get shot Christmas Eve
Lakeland police have named the man they say killed two people at a home on Atlanta Avenue in Lakeland on Christmas Eve.
3 dead, 4 children taken from home after double murder, suicide: Lakeland PD
Four children may be spending Christmas Eve in unfamiliar surroundings after police found them at the scene of an apparent double murder and suicide, according to Lakeland PD.
Lakeland man's disappearance remains a mystery nearly two years later
Authorities are still asking the public for information on a missing Disney World bus driver – who was last seen nearly two years ago.
Fire damages Lakeland barbershop on Christmas Eve
A fire broke out at a Lakeland barbershop during the early morning hours of Christmas Eve.
Police: Mother was raped, killed by son's youth football coach
Tim and Jeff Slaten were young boys when someone murdered their mother as the two slept inside their Lakeland apartment. Almost 40 years later, DNA evidence appears to have cracked the case, ending years of fear and wondering for the Slaten family.
Lakeland police arrest murder suspect in 38-year cold case
An arrest was made in a murder case that occurred 38 years ago, Lakeland police announced Wednesday.
FOUND: 82-year-old retired LPD deputy chief found safe after 2 day search
UPDATE: Investigators say Clarence Grier was found safe Friday in St.
Former Lakeland Police Deputy Chief found safe after going missing for 2 days
The former deputy chief of Lakeland Police has been found safe after he went missing for two days.
The first GreenWise Market from Publix — built from scratch — opens in Lakeland
Publix is opening its first built-from-scratch GreenWise Market in Lakeland.
Lakeland police officer being laid to rest
Memorial services will be held for a Lakeland police officer, who passed away while on-duty last week.
Brothers practice ping-pong hundreds of miles apart thanks to robotic pitching machine
When Joseph went to college, his little brother was bummed to lose his ping pong partner but Joseph's experience with robotics changed everything.
Lakeland hopes cushion of cash will help land airlines
Lakeland Linder International Airport is making a pitch to commercial carriers, one they hope will be nearly impossible to pass up: Start flying out of Lakeland, and we’ll act as your financial safety net.
Deputy-involved shooting has counselors warning about holiday depression
From the outside looking in, everything seemed relatively OK. However, according to Polk County deputies, 60-year-old Kenneth Layton was fighting a battle he didn't feel like he would win.
Polk deputy forced to shoot, kill 'distraught' widower, sheriff says
A 60-year-old Polk County man was “exceptionally distraught,” possibly over the death of his wife, when he forced a Polk deputy to shoot him Friday morning, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Church pays off $1.62-million of medical debt for families
“We found out that there’s over $3 million in deferred medical debt in our city,” said Access Church’s lead pastor Jason Burns. "This $3 million is owned by people who live at less than half of the federal poverty line.”
Development boom brings thousands of residents, customers to downtown Lakeland
Two new apartment complexes and an office building are in the works in downtown Lakeland and will bring with them a tidal wave of new residents.
Man shot while trying to fight his way into home during custody handoff: sheriff
A father was shot during a custody exchange after he became tried to fight his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend's partner, who is referred to as the victim, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.