Sun 'n Fun opens for 51st annual show in Lakeland

It's Opening Day at Sun 'n Fun! The 51st edition of the annual event will draw hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts to the Swan City over the next week.

How Lakeland Linder Airport balances Sun 'n Fun, passengers and cargo service

For the first time in the history of the annual fly-in and airshow event, Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland Linder International Airport will be balancing small aircraft, commercial and cargo aircraft.

Lakeland man who rescued toddler from burning car honored nationally: 'A big surprise'

A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the Carnegie Award for heroism, after he put his life on the line to try to save two kids in a heartbreaking tragedy. 

Protesters renew calls for firing Lakeland detective accused of brutalizing woman during traffic stop

Community members and an activist group are calling for the firing of a detective from the Lakeland Police Department who they said retaliated against and brutalized a woman during a traffic stop.

City of Lakeland offers summer camps with focus on STEM, esports

For parents of technology-driven kids, the STEM and Esports Camps in Lakeland are the ultimate summer programs with counselors fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Woman hurt in accidental shooting while friend handled gun: LPD

A 23-year-old woman is recovering from injuries after Lakeland police say a gun went off while her friend was handling it.

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.