Polk deputies search for home invasion suspects
Polk County deputies are asking the public for help in finding the men responsible for a violent home invasion, they said.
Polk County deputies are asking the public for help in finding the men responsible for a violent home invasion, they said.
Boy suffered broken bones, brain injury after falling from zip line, mother says
Kimberly Barnes told reporters Tuesday she still can't believe this happened to her son.
Kimberly Barnes told reporters Tuesday she still can't believe this happened to her son.
Lakeland officer arrested for DUI in police SUV
Officer Chad Landry was charged with DUI Saturday after being pulled over in a police SUV by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The deputy said that Landry, who was recently assigned to the canine unit, was driving erratically, swerving, and hit a median.
Officer Chad Landry was charged with DUI Saturday after being pulled over in a police SUV by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The deputy said that Landry, who was recently assigned to the canine unit, was driving erratically, swerving, and hit a median.
Family sues Lakeland zip line attraction after boy falls 20 feet
A Lakeland family is suing an amusement park after a 10-year-old boy fell 20 feet from a zipline.
A Lakeland family is suing an amusement park after a 10-year-old boy fell 20 feet from a zipline.
Last dairy in Polk County may close following October tornado
The last dairy in Polk County may close after getting slammed by a tornado that swept through the Lakeland area in October.
The last dairy in Polk County may close after getting slammed by a tornado that swept through the Lakeland area in October.
Watch: Trick-or-treater puts candy in empty bowl outside Lakeland home
Parents encourage their kids to be polite while trick-or-treating on Halloween, but the parents of one Lakeland child can be proud of her considerate nature.
Parents encourage their kids to be polite while trick-or-treating on Halloween, but the parents of one Lakeland child can be proud of her considerate nature.
Train hits flatbed trailer at Lakeland crossing
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on tracks adjacent to Combee Road North at U.S. Hwy 92 East.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on tracks adjacent to Combee Road North at U.S. Hwy 92 East.
Lakeland Electric engineer faked credentials, pretended to be mayor in email, detectives say
Fake transcripts and fake credentials were enough to land a man a job at Lakeland Electric for six years until he was up for a promotion and ended up in jail - charged with fraud.
Fake transcripts and fake credentials were enough to land a man a job at Lakeland Electric for six years until he was up for a promotion and ended up in jail - charged with fraud.
Lakeland interim fire chief made official at swearing-in
Polk Fire Rescue officially has a new leader. Robert Weech was sworn-in Wednesday as the chief during a ceremony at Polk State Center for Public Safety.
Polk Fire Rescue officially has a new leader. Robert Weech was sworn-in Wednesday as the chief during a ceremony at Polk State Center for Public Safety.
Polk sheriff confirms cyberbullying investigation involving Meghan Markle, half-sister Samantha
The Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed it's conducting an investigation into cyberbullying connected to Samantha Markle and her half-sister, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed it's conducting an investigation into cyberbullying connected to Samantha Markle and her half-sister, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.
Sensors can predict red light-runners; delay green light for cross traffic
Impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights kill hundreds of people each year. The difference between life and death can be less than a second.
Impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights kill hundreds of people each year. The difference between life and death can be less than a second.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lakeland Electric says routine testing indicates toxic chemicals are seeping into the groundwater around its C.D. McIntosh power plant, situated on Lake Parker.