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.

Lakeland man in custody accused of killing brother-in-law, threatening sister and neighbor with gun: LPD

A murder suspect is in custody after Lakeland Police say he shot his brother-in-law and threatened his sister before entering a residence next door, threatening the resident if she reported him.

Missing Lakeland girl found safe after statewide alert

The Lakeland Police Department says a missing girl has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert.

Marijuana seized, 2 dogs found during traffic stop in Lakeland: FHP

A Lakeland man is facing drug charges after 237.2 grams of marijuana was found in his car during a traffic stop on State Rd. 400 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Fire at Lakeland hotel displaces hurricane victims: LFD

People who were forced to leave their homes due to damage from last year’s hurricanes are once again looking for a place to stay. 

Florida Poly engineers design lifesaving bodycam tool for Lakeland police

Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.

Drugs, guns found in stolen Camaro after high-speed chase ends with crash: FHP

A man faces a long list of charges after a high-speed chase involving a stolen car ended with a crash in Lakeland, causing multiple injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

6-year-old Lakeland boy accidentally shoots himself in head: LPD

A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he found a gun and accidentally shot himself in the head on Sunday afternoon. 

'Express Yourself' works of art on display in Lakeland

As you walk through the RP Funding Center, chances are you’ll come across art created by local artists, thanks to a partnership with the Lakeland Arts Association. 

Lakeland father charged with DUI manslaughter after crash that killed 5-year-old daughter, injured son

A Lakeland father has been arrested more than a month after a car crash that killed his 5-year-old daughter and seriously injured his son, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Lakeland woman accused of threatening ‘evil’ insurance company: ‘Delay, deny, depose. You people are next’

Editor's note: In Polk County Court, the assistant State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit "No Billed" the case of Briana Boston on the charge "Written or Electronic Threats to Kill or do Bodily Injury."