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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.