Lakeland man accused of sexually battering 14-year-old

A 25-year-old Lakeland man is accused of having sex with a minor multiple times at a Winter Haven home over Thanksgiving break.

Man found dead in a Lakeland retention pond, PCSO says

Polk County deputies are investigating what happened after a man was found dead in a retention pond in the Chelsea Oaks subdivision of Lakeland.

Lakeland looks to enhance downtown's east side through food

East Main Street, east of Downtown Lakeland, is known for its car sales lots and car repair shops, but soon it could be known for its food scene.

Pedestrian hit and killed in Lakeland, police searching for driver

Lakeland investigators are looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning near the 700 block of South Florida Ave.

Lake Bonny residents voicing new concerns after Milton as nonprofit offers help

The United Way of Central Florida will hold a community recovery outreach event at Lakeland's RP Funding Center this Saturday for those impacted by Hurricane Milton, including residents along Lake Bonny who are still dealing with the aftermath.

Man hit & killed after trying to climb onto dump truck, Polk deputies say

A man died after trying to climb onto a City of Lakeland dump truck, then falling and getting run over by the truck, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

Polk residents near Lake Bonny bring concerns to city meeting on Hurricane Milton flooding

Residents who live along Lake Bonny said they're fed up. Many homes were surrounded by floodwaters for as long as a month. Wednesday night, the city commission held a special meeting to address the concerns of residents.

Lakeland man fatally stabs wife upwards of 20 times: LPD

A Lakeland man has been charged with second-degree murder with a weapon after stabbing his wife, according to the Lakeland Police Department (LPD).

Lakeland's city commission approves 6th and largest solar energy farm

The City of Lakeland will now be home to its sixth and largest solar energy farm yet. City commissioners approved the 450-acre facility Monday morning which will be located near Florida Polytechnic University's campus.

Drunk Lakeland man lying in middle of road hit, killed by semi-truck: PCSO

A 34-year-old Lakeland man was lying face down in the middle of the road when he was hit and killed by a Publix semi-truck early on Monday morning, according to deputies.

Lake Bonny residents to confront Lakeland city leaders over home flooding: 'I just want it done'

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.