Cold snap puts tropical fish farmers on edge
It's been a chilly couple of days in the Bay Area. Runners and walkers bundled up Wednesday morning on Bayshore Boulevard. Fortunately, the warmup has already started and temperatures are beginning to rise but for some, the damage from this week's cold snap will linger.
It's been a chilly couple of days in the Bay Area. Runners and walkers bundled up Wednesday morning on Bayshore Boulevard. Fortunately, the warmup has already started and temperatures are beginning to rise but for some, the damage from this week's cold snap will linger.
PCSO: Alcohol may have played a role in fatal pedestrian crash
A 56-year-old man died Saturday evening after being hit by a car while walking to a gas station in Lakeland, investigators said.
A 56-year-old man died Saturday evening after being hit by a car while walking to a gas station in Lakeland, investigators said.
Memorial services for fallen Lakeland police officer begins Wednesday
The funeral for Lakeland police officer Paul Dunn is open to the public.
The funeral for Lakeland police officer Paul Dunn is open to the public.
Murder suspect turns himself in to Polk County Sheriff's Office
A man wanted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office for a deadly shooting has turned himself in.
A man wanted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office for a deadly shooting has turned himself in.
Funeral plans set for Lakeland police officer
The Lakeland Police Department said the public is welcome to attend funeral services for Officer Paul Dunn on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Lakes Church (formerly known as the First Baptist Church at the Mall), located at 1010 E Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.
The Lakeland Police Department said the public is welcome to attend funeral services for Officer Paul Dunn on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Lakes Church (formerly known as the First Baptist Church at the Mall), located at 1010 E Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.
Lakeland police officer dies in motorcycle crash
A Lakeland police officer and Marine Corps veteran has passed away after crashing his motorcycle while he was on his way to work this morning, deputies have confirmed.
A Lakeland police officer and Marine Corps veteran has passed away after crashing his motorcycle while he was on his way to work this morning, deputies have confirmed.
Officer killed in Lakeland motorcycle crash was a veteran with sons in the military
A Lakeland police officer who died Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash leaves behind a legacy of service to his community and his country.
A Lakeland police officer who died Thursday morning in a motorcycle crash leaves behind a legacy of service to his community and his country.
PCSO: Lakeland man arrested for aggravated child abuse in death of 2-month-old baby
Kyle Reese is facing charges of aggravated child abuse after a 2-month-old baby died in his care in December, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Kyle Reese is facing charges of aggravated child abuse after a 2-month-old baby died in his care in December, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
PCSO: Lakeland man arrested for April 2019 DUI crash that caused the death of his girlfriend
Rodney Calvin Wimberly is behind bars tonight on charges of DUI manslaughter that stem from an April 2019 crash in which he was the driver and his girlfriend Shannon Oglesby was a passenger, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Rodney Calvin Wimberly is behind bars tonight on charges of DUI manslaughter that stem from an April 2019 crash in which he was the driver and his girlfriend Shannon Oglesby was a passenger, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Scooter company wants to set up shop in Lakeland
A Minnesota company called Leaf went before Lakeland city commissioners in hopes of convincing them that scooters are exactly what downtown Lakeland needs.
A Minnesota company called Leaf went before Lakeland city commissioners in hopes of convincing them that scooters are exactly what downtown Lakeland needs.
Fire tears through two homes in Polk County
Roaring flames ripped through two North Lakeland homes early Saturday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Roaring flames ripped through two North Lakeland homes early Saturday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An arrest was made in a murder case that occurred 38 years ago, Lakeland police announced Wednesday.