Furry, four-legged stowaways from Miami to get new homes in Lakeland
Herc Rentals sent one of their trucks to Miami to make a pickup. Hundreds of miles later, the truck came back to Lakeland with a surprising cargo: Four little stowaways.
Sketch released of suspected gunman in Cambridge Cove shooting death
Lakeland police are looking for a man believed to have shot and killed a 19-year-old Monday.
Time for a check-up: Annual Lakeland swan roundup enters 39th year
Feathers flew in Lakeland Tuesday morning as city officials rounded up all of the swans on Lake Morton for a yearly veterinary check-up. Crews in boats crisscrossed in pursuit, while the swans tried to dash and dart away.
Polk County deputies search for attempted murder suspect
Polk County deputies are searching for an attempted murder suspect.
Century-old Lakeland church building shredded by tornado
The church was built in 1912. Originally owned by Baptists, the building was sold to a local businessman who rented it. Its most recent name was Lugar de Restauracion, a place of restoration.
Friends celebrate lives of roommates stabbed during alleged killing spree
The friends of two people who were stabbed to death came together to remember them at Lakeland Pulse nightclub Wednesday.
Lakeland city attorney arrested during prostitution sting
A Lakeland city attorney is among several people facing charges in connection with a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office prostitution sting.
Teens rescue, resuscitate another teen near drowning
A couple of teens were enjoying their day at the pool at Carlton Arms Apartments when people began to scream.
Lithium, arsenic leaking into ground around McIntosh plant: Lakeland Electric
Lakeland Electric says routine testing indicates toxic chemicals are seeping into the groundwater around its C.D. McIntosh power plant, situated on Lake Parker.
Fire at Lakeland business under investigation
Firefighters in Lakeland battled a blaze at a pawn shop Saturday night.
Tattoo artist transforms school bathrooms in Lakeland
With the stroke of a brush and some paint, tattoo artist Izic Woodall is changing young minds at Medulla Elementary School in Lakeland.
Police: Lakeland officer fired, arrested after making false report about child abuse
A Lakeland police officer was arrested, and later fired, after making a false report that claimed his child was being abused by a babysitter, investigators said.
Lakeland teen killed in rollover crash on I-4
Stephanie Carroll's friends say she was impossible not to like.
Southeastern University students raise $24,000 in one day for Bahamas relief
Jodi Whymnes, a student at Southeastern University in Lakeland, learned to expect the unexpected during Hurricane Dorian.
'It sounded like war:' Lakeland resident still haunted by 9/11
As the world commemorates September 11, a Lakeland woman would like to forget, but can’t.
Anyone who wants a bike can have one at Unwholly Bikes
You could walk out of Lakeland’s newest bike shop with a bicycle that you didn’t pay a dime for, at least not with cash or credit.
Lakeland Ice Arena opens for team practices
Polk County’s newest sports attraction will give you chills.
1 dead, another injured in Lakeland shooting; woman in custody
Police are investigating a shooting in Lakeland that killed one woman and injured another.
Lakeland Sun 'N Fun launches Bahamas relief effort
David Harvey has been flying his plane to the Bahamas for years and loving every minute of it. In the wake of Hurricane Dorian ravaging the islands, Harvey says it is now payback time.
Flooding fatigue setting in for Polk County residents
As the first flood warnings were issued Friday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Dorian, folks in Polk County began to prepare for what feels inevitable: flooding.