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. 

Proposed Florida bill aims to create statewide animal abuse database

Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.

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.

Driver killed after speeding SUV crashes into tractor-trailer: PCSO

A man died after Polk County deputies say he crashed his SUV into a tractor-trailer “at a very high rate of speed" on Thursday night.

Winter Haven PD stands by officers after incident involving child who had hands behind back

The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.

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.

Grady Judd on man arrested for DUI while taking kids to Disney World: 'Drunker than Cooter Brown'

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is sharing new insight into the arrest of a man with prior DUI convictions who's now accused of driving drunk with kids in the car while heading to Disney World.

Petition calls for rejection of proposed 2,000+ home community in Bartow

A new large-scale neighborhood is being proposed off State Road 60, but some residents believe the project will not benefit an already growing county.