City of Lakeland approves speed cameras in school zones
After more than a dozen Polk County students were struck and killed by a vehicle last school year, city commissioners voted unanimously to pass an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones.
After more than a dozen Polk County students were struck and killed by a vehicle last school year, city commissioners voted unanimously to pass an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones.
Lakeland leaders to vote on school speed zone cameras. Here's where they would go
Commissioners in Lakeland are set to vote Monday on a plan to install cameras aimed at cutting down on speeding in several school zones.
Commissioners in Lakeland are set to vote Monday on a plan to install cameras aimed at cutting down on speeding in several school zones.
1 killed in Lakeland RV fire
One person was killed Saturday morning in an RV fire in Lakeland.
One person was killed Saturday morning in an RV fire in Lakeland.
Man attacked outside Amazon Air facility, co-worker arrested
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating an attack outside an Amazon Air associated facility.
The Lakeland Police Department is investigating an attack outside an Amazon Air associated facility.
1 killed, 1 injured in Lakeland convenience store shooting: Police
A shooting at a Lakeland convenience store left a father of four dead and wounded an 18-year-old female.
A shooting at a Lakeland convenience store left a father of four dead and wounded an 18-year-old female.
Lakeland moves closer to adding school speed zone cameras after 13 student deaths in Polk County
The City of Lakeland is taking significant steps to improve student safety by advancing an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones. This initiative comes in response to a series of tragic vehicle-related accidents involving students, which have deeply affected the community.
The City of Lakeland is taking significant steps to improve student safety by advancing an ordinance to install speed cameras in school zones. This initiative comes in response to a series of tragic vehicle-related accidents involving students, which have deeply affected the community.
Florida cat escapes vet after procedure, travels 3 miles back home: ‘I would’ve called an Uber’
What started as a routine vet visit turned into an epic journey for one frisky feline.
What started as a routine vet visit turned into an epic journey for one frisky feline.
Turning harmful algae into renewable energy in Lakeland
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
A new system in Lakeland is addressing a problem in Florida's waters and creating a source of renewable energy.
Grady Judd: 6 arrested, including multiple teens, after 2 killed in Lakeland during drug deal gone wrong
Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Six people, including multiple teens, were arrested after two people were killed in Lakeland on Monday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Family members remember innocent bystander struck by vehicle during drug deal gone wrong
A family is mourning the loss of their loved one who was just an innocent bystander of a drug deal gone wrong.
A family is mourning the loss of their loved one who was just an innocent bystander of a drug deal gone wrong.
Grady Judd: Driver fatally shot before slamming into Lakeland home, killing man passing by on electric bicycle
The driver of a Mercedes was fatally shot just before his vehicle slammed into a Lakeland home and killed an electric bicyclist who was passing by at the time of the crash, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
The driver of a Mercedes was fatally shot just before his vehicle slammed into a Lakeland home and killed an electric bicyclist who was passing by at the time of the crash, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: ‘Severely malnourished’
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
Lakeland HS assistant football coach arrested, accused of stealing $10,000+ worth of helmets from team
A soon-to-be ex-assistant football coach at Lakeland High School is behind bars after deputies say he stole dozens of helmets from his own team.
A soon-to-be ex-assistant football coach at Lakeland High School is behind bars after deputies say he stole dozens of helmets from his own team.
Lakeland renames park after local civil rights activist and businesswoman
The city of Lakeland is honoring the legacy of local civil rights activist and businesswoman, Madalynne Brooks.
The city of Lakeland is honoring the legacy of local civil rights activist and businesswoman, Madalynne Brooks.
2 Lakeland men killed in vehicle crash: Police
A deadly vehicle crash is under investigation in Lakeland.
A deadly vehicle crash is under investigation in Lakeland.
Man charged with murder of co-defendant in self-defense shooting outside Lakeland restaurant
A man has been charged with the murder of a co-defendant in a self-defense shooting outside a Lakeland restaurant on April 24.
A man has been charged with the murder of a co-defendant in a self-defense shooting outside a Lakeland restaurant on April 24.
Florida man arrested for second-degree murder after man shot in Lakeland self-defense shooting at restaurant
A Florida man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man outside a Lakeland restaurant, according to officers.
A Florida man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man outside a Lakeland restaurant, according to officers.
Lakeland man arrested in deadly shooting stemming from argument over stolen gun: Police
A suspect was arrested Thursday after a deadly shooting at a Lakeland convenience store, officers said.
A suspect was arrested Thursday after a deadly shooting at a Lakeland convenience store, officers said.
Families honor fallen officers at 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
It's at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial where officers who died in the line of duty are remembered forever, along with their sacrifice. May 1 was the 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park on Lime Street.
It's at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial where officers who died in the line of duty are remembered forever, along with their sacrifice. May 1 was the 37th Annual Polk County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park on Lime Street.
Florida Senate votes to remove fluoride from public water supply
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.
Florida could become the second state in the country to ban the addition of fluoride to public water supplies, following Utah earlier this year.