Polk County organizations combat senior loneliness with Valentine's Day cards, hot meals

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.

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

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

K-9 officers from across the southeast U.S. to showcase their skills in Lakeland Wednesday

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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.