Man shot while riding scooter, Lakeland police searching for suspect
A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot while riding a scooter late Monday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot while riding a scooter late Monday, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Lake Gibson High employee accused of stealing student's medication
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
Red-light camera violations increase as Lakeland experiences major growth
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
With all the growth Lakeland has been experiencing, red-light camera violations have actually increased over the years. This is another reason why the city is taking a closer look at where these cameras and school speed zone cameras should be located.
Talbot House withdraws application for E Memorial Blvd. location
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland has withdrawn its application to move a new location.
A community and homeless services provider in Lakeland has withdrawn its application to move a new location.
Detroit Tigers, City of Lakeland break ground on $33M state-of-the-art training facility
The City of Lakeland and the Detroit Tigers announced they will be building a new state-of-the-art training facility for the team.
The City of Lakeland and the Detroit Tigers announced they will be building a new state-of-the-art training facility for the team.
DEP grants to enhance Lakeland lakes: New technology set for trial at Lake Morton
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
Lake Mirror is one of three city lakes with excessive nutrient levels that will be cleaned up.
Lakeland Electric first utility in country to pilot liquid nitrogen generation facility
Lakeland's utility company will be the first in the country to pilot a liquid nitrogen generation facility.
Lakeland's utility company will be the first in the country to pilot a liquid nitrogen generation facility.
Lakeland gang busted under white collar statutes after forging PPP documents
Prosecutors say members of a gang involved in a mass shooting that got a lot of attention are now behind bars after being caught stealing COVID relief money from the government.
Prosecutors say members of a gang involved in a mass shooting that got a lot of attention are now behind bars after being caught stealing COVID relief money from the government.
Lakeland native Gabby Tedesco hopes to grow wrestling after winning gold at Pan Am games
Gabby Tedesco sure knows how to stand out in the wrestling world.
Gabby Tedesco sure knows how to stand out in the wrestling world.
Exhibit explores how Florida Southern College may look if Frank Lloyd Wright finished designing its buildings
Using old renders, drawings and notes, ‘The College of Tomorrow’ exhibit at The Ashley Gibson Barnett (The AGB) Museum of Art hopes to show what Florida Southern College's campus could have looked like had the renowned architect completed his vision.
Using old renders, drawings and notes, ‘The College of Tomorrow’ exhibit at The Ashley Gibson Barnett (The AGB) Museum of Art hopes to show what Florida Southern College's campus could have looked like had the renowned architect completed his vision.
Grady Judd wipes smile off face of illegal immigrant who attacked federal agent in Lakeland
An illegal immigrant with several outstanding warrants has been taken into custody after attacking and hospitalizing a federal ICE agent during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
An illegal immigrant with several outstanding warrants has been taken into custody after attacking and hospitalizing a federal ICE agent during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Woman arrested after leaving scene of deadly crash in Lakeland: PCSO
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after she allegedly drove off after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Lakeland on W Highland Street.
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after she allegedly drove off after hitting and killing a pedestrian in Lakeland on W Highland Street.
Lakeland PD promotes back-to-school safety ahead of school on Monday
Polk County has been ranked as one of the deadliest counties in the state for pedestrians, which is why police are reminding drivers to slow down and pay attention as school begins on Monday.
Polk County has been ranked as one of the deadliest counties in the state for pedestrians, which is why police are reminding drivers to slow down and pay attention as school begins on Monday.
Lakeland police undergo high-water rescue training to prepare for upcoming hurricane season
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.
Hurricane Milton flooding report has Lake Bonny residents calling for infrastructure upgrades
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Lakeland ranks in top 10 of 100 'boomtowns' in U.S. metros
Five of the fastest-growing cities or 'boomtowns' in the country are in Florida and one of them is in Polk County.
Five of the fastest-growing cities or 'boomtowns' in the country are in Florida and one of them is in Polk County.
Lakeland mother, son face animal cruelty charges after 8 malnourished dogs found inside home: LPD
A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point one could no longer walk, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
A mother and son are facing animal cruelty charges after nearly a dozen of their dogs were found malnourished to the point one could no longer walk, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Lakeland officer arrested for reporting false crime after unmarked patrol car window shattered: PCSO
A Lakeland police officer was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after he claimed that three juveniles threw something at his agency-issued vehicle, an unmarked Chevrolet SUV, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A Lakeland police officer was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after he claimed that three juveniles threw something at his agency-issued vehicle, an unmarked Chevrolet SUV, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
'He needs to be locked away:' Grady Judd on arrest of former coach accused of sexual battery on young gymnast
A former gymnastics coach in Lakeland is under arrest after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said he admitted to detectives that he had sex twice with a girl he was coaching when she was younger than 16.
A former gymnastics coach in Lakeland is under arrest after the Polk County Sheriff's Office said he admitted to detectives that he had sex twice with a girl he was coaching when she was younger than 16.
19 people in Lakeland, Tampa indicted on gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking charges: DOJ
Nineteen people from two separate investigations, one in Tampa and one in Lakeland, were indicted on federal charges relating to gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe.
Nineteen people from two separate investigations, one in Tampa and one in Lakeland, were indicted on federal charges relating to gang activity, identity fraud and drug trafficking, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe.