Recycled Rides gives cancer survivor, single mother receive free cars
A cancer survivor and a single mother consider Friday the 13th a lucky day after they both received free cars from "Recycled Rides."
A cancer survivor and a single mother consider Friday the 13th a lucky day after they both received free cars from "Recycled Rides."
Sun ‘n Fun will be postponed to May, city officials say
Lakeland city officials said the annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo will be postponed until May. The decision is part of an effort to halt large gatherings and slow the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Lakeland city officials said the annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo will be postponed until May. The decision is part of an effort to halt large gatherings and slow the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Polk deputies arrest UPS employee accused of stealing money from package
Deputies arrested UPS employee Michael Rowland, 34, after he allegedly learned about a large amount of cash in a package, removed it, and then repackaged it.
Deputies arrested UPS employee Michael Rowland, 34, after he allegedly learned about a large amount of cash in a package, removed it, and then repackaged it.
Swans continue to fall victim to cars around lakes Morton, Mirror
Two more swans have been killed in Lakeland this week. Both black swans were run down by cars, one by Lake Morton, the other near Lake Mirror.
Two more swans have been killed in Lakeland this week. Both black swans were run down by cars, one by Lake Morton, the other near Lake Mirror.
Lakeland man convicted of 2016 rape faces possible 30-year prison sentence
It took a jury 20 minutes Wednesday to convict a 39-year-old Lakeland man of raping a 20-year-old woman at a home in 2016.
It took a jury 20 minutes Wednesday to convict a 39-year-old Lakeland man of raping a 20-year-old woman at a home in 2016.
Lakeland motel fire injures 1
According to the Lakeland Police Department, officers responding to a disturbance at the Best Motel, located at 601 East Memorial Boulevard found a motel room on fire and full of smoke.
According to the Lakeland Police Department, officers responding to a disturbance at the Best Motel, located at 601 East Memorial Boulevard found a motel room on fire and full of smoke.
Big Fat Tip pays generosity forward for service industry workers
Last Friday seemed like just another day for Cathy Mayfield. Her morning was routine, serving breakfast and coffee at The Egg Station in South Lakeland.
Last Friday seemed like just another day for Cathy Mayfield. Her morning was routine, serving breakfast and coffee at The Egg Station in South Lakeland.
Four dangerous intersections in Lakeland will get new crosswalk lights
Lakeland ranks as the fifth-worst city in the nation for pedestrian deaths, and Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland is one of the worst streets in the county.
Lakeland ranks as the fifth-worst city in the nation for pedestrian deaths, and Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland is one of the worst streets in the county.
Florida considers merging New College, Florida Poly into FSU, UF
Lawmakers and leaders of New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University are pushing back against a House plan that would merge the two schools into Florida State University and the University of Florida.
Lawmakers and leaders of New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University are pushing back against a House plan that would merge the two schools into Florida State University and the University of Florida.
Two X-treme Air & Home Care technicians arrested for exploiting the elderly
Lakeland police arrested Carl Hassel, 39, and Joshua O’Neal, 33, for grand theft and exploitation of the elderly after they allegedly charged a woman in her 70s hundreds of dollars for work that was not completed.
Lakeland police arrested Carl Hassel, 39, and Joshua O’Neal, 33, for grand theft and exploitation of the elderly after they allegedly charged a woman in her 70s hundreds of dollars for work that was not completed.
Prescribed burn planned for Polk County Thursday
Where there is smoke, there is usually fire. And there will presumably a lot of smoke coming from a prescribed burn set by Florida Forest Service starting Thursday.
Where there is smoke, there is usually fire. And there will presumably a lot of smoke coming from a prescribed burn set by Florida Forest Service starting Thursday.
Florida lawmakers propose merging Florida Poly, New College with UF, FSU
Two of Florida’s smallest public universities could merge with two of the state’s larger schools.
Two of Florida’s smallest public universities could merge with two of the state’s larger schools.
Road surveyor dies in Lakeland crash, police say
A road surveyor passed away after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into him Monday afternoon, police said.
A road surveyor passed away after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into him Monday afternoon, police said.
Lakeland mom steps in after 'crazy river otter' attacks dog, girl
A Polk County girl opened the door to help her dog escape an otter, then tried to shut the door quickly. But apparently not quickly enough. The otter squeezed in and attacked her, too.
A Polk County girl opened the door to help her dog escape an otter, then tried to shut the door quickly. But apparently not quickly enough. The otter squeezed in and attacked her, too.
Downtown Lakeland has 850 more parking spots, thanks to new garage
Finding a parking spot, especially when you’re in a hurry, can be frustrating.
Finding a parking spot, especially when you’re in a hurry, can be frustrating.
Publix mechanic keeps supermarket’s iconic scales working
Publix mechanic Gene Anderson is the one and only person who fixes and refurbishes a unique Florida icon -- Publix's popular scales.
Publix mechanic Gene Anderson is the one and only person who fixes and refurbishes a unique Florida icon -- Publix's popular scales.
Third rabid raccoon leads to rabies alert extension in Polk County
The Polk County Department of Health is extending a rabies alert after discovering another rabid raccoon.
The Polk County Department of Health is extending a rabies alert after discovering another rabid raccoon.
Study shows snowbirds are staying longer and spending more money
Snowbirds are flocking to Lakeland and it’s a bigger than usual invasion, which means a bigger boost for the local economy than in previous years.
Snowbirds are flocking to Lakeland and it’s a bigger than usual invasion, which means a bigger boost for the local economy than in previous years.
Polk deputies injured after patrol car struck by wrong-way DUI driver
Two Polk County deputies were taken to the hospital after their patrol car was hit head-on by a drunk driver going the wrong way Tuesday night.
Two Polk County deputies were taken to the hospital after their patrol car was hit head-on by a drunk driver going the wrong way Tuesday night.
Polk deputies searching for teenager wanted on four counts of attempted murder
Deputies in Polk County are searching for Malakia Askew, 17, following a shooting on Norfolk Circle in unincorporated Lakeland.
Deputies in Polk County are searching for Malakia Askew, 17, following a shooting on Norfolk Circle in unincorporated Lakeland.