Depot Arts District hopes to be one-stop-shop for art in Lakeland

Artists, organizers and developers hope the upcoming Depot Arts District will be a one-stop-shop for art in the county and help revitalize the Lakeland Town Center area.

Publix releases 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors

The holidays are right around the corner, but Publix is getting into the spirit of the season early by releasing its 2025 limited-edition holiday ice cream flavors. 

Lakeland Linder to begin implementing parking fee on October 13

Starting October 13, Lakeland Linder International Airport will begin charging $9 per day for parking, although the first four hours will be free.

New 100-acre community park to be built near Lakeland Linder International Airport

Good news for those who enjoy nature and outdoor recreational activities. More than 100 acres of land in Lakeland will become home to a new community park.

Legacy Lane photography exhibit honors cancer survivors

Five eye-catching photo portraits of cancer survivors aim to inspire hope at the Watson Clinic Cancer & Research Center. 

Child survives triple fatal crash on I-4 in Lakeland: FHP

A 6-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a crash that killed three people on I-4 Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.