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.
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.
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.
Cornhole national champion calls Lakeland home
With a bag full of bags, Tanner Halbert steps to the spotlight and lets it fly.
With a bag full of bags, Tanner Halbert steps to the spotlight and lets it fly.
Lakeland tattoo shop, teachers spruce up school's bathroom walls with positive artwork
There is some upbeat artwork in the bathroom walls of a Polk County elementary school, and it was all done by a nearby tattoo shop and teachers.
There is some upbeat artwork in the bathroom walls of a Polk County elementary school, and it was all done by a nearby tattoo shop and teachers.
Lakeland teacher on leave after telling students he'd 'be the best school shooter'
Parents of students at Lakeland High School were alerted a teacher was placed under a risk protection order (RPO) Wednesday for allegedly describing what he would do if he was a school shooter.
Parents of students at Lakeland High School were alerted a teacher was placed under a risk protection order (RPO) Wednesday for allegedly describing what he would do if he was a school shooter.
Armed robber ambushes ATM customer at Lakeland bank
Polk County deputies are looking for a man who pulled a gun on a customer dropping off money at a Lakeland bank's night deposit box. They also want to find the driver who helped him get away.
Polk County deputies are looking for a man who pulled a gun on a customer dropping off money at a Lakeland bank's night deposit box. They also want to find the driver who helped him get away.
Lakeland looks to provide residents with $20-per-month internet
Lakeland may be jumping into the internet provider business. A new 97-page report from a consultant says providing inexpensive internet access to resident could be profitable for the city and the people who live here.
Lakeland may be jumping into the internet provider business. A new 97-page report from a consultant says providing inexpensive internet access to resident could be profitable for the city and the people who live here.
Couple takes adorable engagement photos in Publix store where they met
It's "where shopping is a pleasure," but for one couple, Publix is so much more: It's where their love story began.
It's "where shopping is a pleasure," but for one couple, Publix is so much more: It's where their love story began.
Black bear spotted roaming Polk County
A Florida black bear has been spotted near Lakeland Linder International Airport several times since the weekend.
A Florida black bear has been spotted near Lakeland Linder International Airport several times since the weekend.
Sebring woman's body found on US 92 median in Lakeland
An autopsy scheduled for Tuesday may help determine how 22 year-old Kara Hanvey died.
An autopsy scheduled for Tuesday may help determine how 22 year-old Kara Hanvey died.
Gator bites 'bigger' gator at Circle B Bar Reserve
While one alligator was busy bellowing, another gator creeped up behind it – and bit it.
While one alligator was busy bellowing, another gator creeped up behind it – and bit it.
Gator captured in photo with snake in its mouth trying to escape
A photographer captured a photo of classic, wild Florida while venturing out to the Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County over the weekend.
A photographer captured a photo of classic, wild Florida while venturing out to the Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County over the weekend.
Lake Mirror: Lakeland's historic heart
In the heart of downtown Lakeland is a beautiful lake with a lot of history. Lake Mirror covers 18 acres and is known for the fountain in the center of the water that shoots up over 30 feet.
In the heart of downtown Lakeland is a beautiful lake with a lot of history. Lake Mirror covers 18 acres and is known for the fountain in the center of the water that shoots up over 30 feet.
Huge alligator takes his time crossing path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
Almost exactly one year ago, video of a massive alligator, sauntering across a path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, spread across the internet.
Almost exactly one year ago, video of a massive alligator, sauntering across a path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, spread across the internet.
NOAA's Hurricane Hunters moving to Lakeland
NOAA's famed Hurricane Hunters are getting a new home, but they won't be going far. The agency's Aircraft Operations Center will be moving from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in time for the 2017 hurricane season.
NOAA's famed Hurricane Hunters are getting a new home, but they won't be going far. The agency's Aircraft Operations Center will be moving from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa to Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in time for the 2017 hurricane season.
Petition launched for Lakeland woman to keep pet gator
A community is coming together in support of a Lakeland woman who is fighting to keep her pet alligator of 10 years.
A community is coming together in support of a Lakeland woman who is fighting to keep her pet alligator of 10 years.
Lakeland woman hopes to keep pet alligator, 'Rambo'
A Lakeland woman is hoping the Florida Wildlife Commission will allow her to keep her pet alligator, "Rambo," which is 15-years-old and has recently exceeded the allowable size for a pet alligator at a residence.
A Lakeland woman is hoping the Florida Wildlife Commission will allow her to keep her pet alligator, "Rambo," which is 15-years-old and has recently exceeded the allowable size for a pet alligator at a residence.
Behind the scenes of an Amazon warehouse
Amazon recently did the unthinkable. It invited us – what with our unblinking cameras and endless questions – for a peek inside its newest logistical lair.
Amazon recently did the unthinkable. It invited us – what with our unblinking cameras and endless questions – for a peek inside its newest logistical lair.