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.

Missing Lakeland man found dead

A missing Lakeland man who was last seen in February has been found dead, according to the Lakeland Police Department. 

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.

Legoland Florida's SEA LIFE Aquarium will introduce kids to the wonders of the sea

Legoland Florida will soon be opening its latest attraction, SEA LIFE Florida, which is a new aquarium that will feature interactive exhibits and will be home to thousands of sea animals.

Bartow commission votes to keep fluoride in drinking water

Cities across Florida are divided over whether fluoride should remain in public drinking water, as Bartow commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to keep 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.