'Road diet' intended to fix narrow lanes on Lakeland road, but not everyone's happy
A lot of people are complaining about one of Lakeland's busiest streets – after it was put on a so-called road diet.
A lot of people are complaining about one of Lakeland's busiest streets – after it was put on a so-called road diet.
Winter Haven man arrested for fatally shooting victim at apartment, police say
A Winter Haven man was arrested for murder after claiming self-defense, but witnesses said he chased after the shooting victim, according to police.
A Winter Haven man was arrested for murder after claiming self-defense, but witnesses said he chased after the shooting victim, according to police.
Annual hot air balloon festival takes to Lakeland skies
Approximately 40 colorful balloons will fill the skies above Lakeland this weekend.
Approximately 40 colorful balloons will fill the skies above Lakeland this weekend.
Amazon driver’s sidewalk chalk note brings smile to face of Lakeland girl battling cancer
When an Amazon driver left something behind for Aubrey Hutson, an 8-year-old battling cancer, he never imagined it would have people talking worldwide.
When an Amazon driver left something behind for Aubrey Hutson, an 8-year-old battling cancer, he never imagined it would have people talking worldwide.
Private security guard added to patrol downtown Lakeland
The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority added an armed private security guard to patrol downtown. Officials said the guard brings consistency and added security to the businesses and patrons of the growing area.
The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority added an armed private security guard to patrol downtown. Officials said the guard brings consistency and added security to the businesses and patrons of the growing area.
Foster homes needed for Pitbulls, bully breed rescue dogs as Polk County shelter fills up
The Polk County Bully Project, which rescues Pitbulls and other bully breeds, is desperately looking for foster homes, and finding them quickly could help save lives. Otherwise, the founders said the future could be dire for many dogs.
The Polk County Bully Project, which rescues Pitbulls and other bully breeds, is desperately looking for foster homes, and finding them quickly could help save lives. Otherwise, the founders said the future could be dire for many dogs.
Polk County WWII, Korea, Vietnam veterans visit war memorials in Washington DC
More than 80 Lakeland area veterans touched down in the nation's capital to spend the day touring their war memorials.
More than 80 Lakeland area veterans touched down in the nation's capital to spend the day touring their war memorials.
New Lakeland lounge offers zero-gravity massage experience
A first of its kind massage studio in Lakeland is offering a zero-gravity relaxation experience.
A first of its kind massage studio in Lakeland is offering a zero-gravity relaxation experience.
Sheriff: 'Violent... dangerous... bad man' arrested for murder in Polk campground
Polk County deputies arrested a man described as "violent" and "dangerous," who they say killed another man who was "pleasuring himself" while in a public area.
Polk County deputies arrested a man described as "violent" and "dangerous," who they say killed another man who was "pleasuring himself" while in a public area.
Deputies: Search for homicide suspect underway in Winter Haven
Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a homicide suspect in the Eloise area of Winter Haven.
Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a homicide suspect in the Eloise area of Winter Haven.
Polk County Sheriff's Office hosting job fair
If you're looking for a job, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is hiring.
If you're looking for a job, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is hiring.
Sheriff Judd: Drunk man starts deadly shootout at Polk County bar
A drunken argument at a Polk County bar ended in a gunfight, killing one person and injuring two more, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
A drunken argument at a Polk County bar ended in a gunfight, killing one person and injuring two more, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Prosecutors believe four Lakeland defendants could be helping accused Capitol Riot fugitive
Federal prosecutors want to stop all communication between four Lakeland defendants facing charges for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Federal prosecutors want to stop all communication between four Lakeland defendants facing charges for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Florida Panther spotted on security cameras roaming Polk County backyard
A backyard security camera in Polk County captured footage of a Florida panther walking through the neighborhood.
A backyard security camera in Polk County captured footage of a Florida panther walking through the neighborhood.
Polk sheriff: 'Most wonderful mom in the world' shot and killed by son for telling him to stop smoking inside
After the mom caught her 19-year-old son smoking cigars in his room and told him to stop, investigators said he shot her through his door and killed her, then fled from the house.
After the mom caught her 19-year-old son smoking cigars in his room and told him to stop, investigators said he shot her through his door and killed her, then fled from the house.
‘We're embarrassed’: Polk County sheriff volunteer arrested for selling drugs out of patrol vehicle
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he is "hotter than a bare butt on a tin roof in August" after learning a sheriff’s volunteer officer was caught selling prescription pills out of a patrol car while in uniform.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says he is "hotter than a bare butt on a tin roof in August" after learning a sheriff’s volunteer officer was caught selling prescription pills out of a patrol car while in uniform.
Residents in Lakeland neighborhood want car noise ordinance enforced
Many car enthusiasts decide to modify their exhausts for various reasons, ut there are laws governing the noise limit your vehicle can produce. Residents in one Lakeland neighborhood want those rules enforced.
Many car enthusiasts decide to modify their exhausts for various reasons, ut there are laws governing the noise limit your vehicle can produce. Residents in one Lakeland neighborhood want those rules enforced.
Deputies: Polk County man killed in morning crash that left road closed for hours
A man was killed and another was injured in a Polk County crash that happened Thursday morning, according to deputies.
A man was killed and another was injured in a Polk County crash that happened Thursday morning, according to deputies.
Two women graduate from Southeastern University in Lakeland, years after escaping Nigerian terrorist group
The two were attending a girls school in the Chibok area when Boko Haram took over the school and kidnapped more than 300 girls. When the truck they were in hit a rut, both women took a leap of faith, jumped out and escaped.
The two were attending a girls school in the Chibok area when Boko Haram took over the school and kidnapped more than 300 girls. When the truck they were in hit a rut, both women took a leap of faith, jumped out and escaped.
Lakeland seniors stay spry, sharp and social with woodworking program
A woodshop located inside a Lakeland senior community is sharpening residents mentally, physically and socially.
A woodshop located inside a Lakeland senior community is sharpening residents mentally, physically and socially.