Lake Bonny residents create petition calling for independent investigation into flooding after Milton
A group of Lake Bonny residents are gathering signatures for their petition calling for an independent investigation into how the flooding happened after Hurricane Milton and how local leaders plan to prevent it from happening again.
Lakeland man dies after crashing into fence, tree: Police
A vehicle crash claimed the life of a Lakeland man on Wednesday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Trial date set for lawsuit against Publix claiming pharmacies contributed to nation's opioid crisis
A trial date has been set for a federal civil suit that claims Publix fueled the country's opioid epidemic.
Lakeland pilot among 24 aircraft intercepted near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property
A Polk County pilot was among the 24 violators surrounding Mar-a-Lago's restricted airspace while President Donald Trump was president.
SPCA Florida given $15,000 to help senior dogs and families in need
SPCA Florida in Lakeland has been awarded a $15,000 grant to assist families struggling to afford veterinary care for their senior dogs.
Publix with larger format and expanded offerings coming to Polk County
The home of Publix will soon be getting a new store that will be more than just your average grocery store.
Polk County seniors find passion in bowling league
Many Polk County seniors have found a passion in a bowling league at Maple Lanes Lakeland.
Lakeland Regional to open freestanding ER on southside to accommodate growing population
Lakeland Regional Health is ranked No. 2 in the country for the busiest emergency room department, and now they're opening their first freestanding department in south Lakeland to accommodate more patients.
Lakeland’s George Lowe remembered by best friend and longtime radio personality
Space Ghost was a cartoon born in the 1960s, but by the 90s, "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" turned him into a celebrity interviewer.
City of Lakeland votes to remove fluoride from drinking water
The City of Lakeland has joined the growing list of local governments in Florida voting to remove fluoride from drinking water after commissioners signed off on the move Monday.
Lakeland police trainee accused of stealing from Walmart
A Lakeland police trainee found himself on the other side of the law and out of a job after investigators say he stole items from a Winter Haven Walmart.
Safari Wilderness Ranch experience in Lakeland offering camel rides
The Safari Wilderness Ranch experience in Lakeland offers camel rides.
Lakeland organization giving free prom attire with the promise of a drug-free night 13 years and counting
Prom season is just around the corner, and for many high school students, that means finding the perfect dress or suit.
New cutting-edge tech helps cure lung cancer at Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland Regional Health is using new cutting-edge technology to help them cure lung cancer.
Polk County organizations combat senior loneliness with Valentine's Day cards, hot meals
Valentine's Day is all about sharing love with your friends and family, but for the older generation, sometimes they've outlived their loved ones, making the holiday very lonely.
Florida K9s honored in Lakeland for heroic efforts
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
Suspect federally charged in connection with 2020 Christmas Eve shooting death of Lakeland grandmother
A suspect who is currently incarcerated on state charges has been charged federally in connection with a shooting on Christmas Eve 2020 that killed a Lakeland grandmother and injured three others.
Man taking on Bay Area drive-in’s passed down by grandfather
Silver Moon drive-in movie theater in Lakeland is a marquis from the mid-century. Its giant white projection screen makes it one of the few standing holdovers of a different age.
Bird flu could spread to Lake Morton swans, pets, vet says
A lot of people like to stop and feed the royal swans that call Lake Morton home, but as a bird flu outbreak spreads across the country, that could put them at risk of contracting the deadly virus.
K-9 officers from across the southeast U.S. to showcase their skills in Lakeland Wednesday
The public can see a special demonstration from K-9 teams and will be able to meet Lakeland Police Department handlers and their K-9 partners. It will be held at Kathleen High School on Wednesday at 6 p.m.