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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
“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.
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.
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.
Gamers become game-makers at Florida Poly
Students at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland showed off their class-made video games Thursday at the school’s Game Expo.
Students at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland showed off their class-made video games Thursday at the school’s Game Expo.
Vehicle crashes into home day care in Lakeland; 4 taken to hospital "as precaution"
Three children and an adult were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home day care, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Three children and an adult were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home day care, according to the Lakeland Fire Department.
Despite multiple hurdles, couple continues efforts to convert historic Deen House to preschool
Thomas and Madison Brawner just got another "no" in response to their idea to turn Lakeland's historic Deen House into a preschool.
Thomas and Madison Brawner just got another "no" in response to their idea to turn Lakeland's historic Deen House into a preschool.
No chairs allowed until day of Lakeland Christmas parade
The yearly tradition of putting chairs out early for the Lakeland Christmas parade is officials a thing of the past. The city said no one can put chairs out until the day of the parade, Thursday, Dec. 5.
The yearly tradition of putting chairs out early for the Lakeland Christmas parade is officials a thing of the past. The city said no one can put chairs out until the day of the parade, Thursday, Dec. 5.
Truck plows into Lakeland carport, drives away
Larry and Jeanie Everhart were fast asleep in their home on Handley Blvd. around 2 a.m. Saturday when they heard a horrific crash outside. When they peeked out of the house, they couldn’t believe what they saw.
Larry and Jeanie Everhart were fast asleep in their home on Handley Blvd. around 2 a.m. Saturday when they heard a horrific crash outside. When they peeked out of the house, they couldn’t believe what they saw.
Crews battle fire at Lakeland wood recycling facility
Firefighters in Polk County have been at the scene of an industrial fire since Friday night.
Firefighters in Polk County have been at the scene of an industrial fire since Friday night.
Lakeland antique mall closes without little warning for vendors
The Wildwood Antique Mall in Lakeland has drawn in customers from all over the state for years, but it's sudden closure Wednesday night caught customers and vendors off guard.
The Wildwood Antique Mall in Lakeland has drawn in customers from all over the state for years, but it's sudden closure Wednesday night caught customers and vendors off guard.
Proposal to convert historic home into preschool draws concerns about traffic, preservation
The Deen House in Lakeland's Lake Morton Historic District is under contract to be sold to a couple who would like to convert the home into a community preschool, but neighbors have lots of questions about what the means for them.
The Deen House in Lakeland's Lake Morton Historic District is under contract to be sold to a couple who would like to convert the home into a community preschool, but neighbors have lots of questions about what the means for them.
Polk youth baseball executives accused of stealing $55,000 from league
Two top leaders of a popular Polk County youth baseball league were arrested this week, accused of stealing over $50,000 in funds, spending it on everything from cell phone bills to grocery orders.
Two top leaders of a popular Polk County youth baseball league were arrested this week, accused of stealing over $50,000 in funds, spending it on everything from cell phone bills to grocery orders.