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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Cornhole national champion calls Lakeland home

With a bag full of bags, Tanner Halbert ​​​​​​ steps to the spotlight and lets it fly.