Lakeland Linder's only restaurant closes as airport prepares for first commercial flights this June
Lakeland Linder International Airport is busy preparing for their first commercial flights this summer, but one important thing for travelers that's missing right now – a restaurant.
Lakeland Linder International Airport is busy preparing for their first commercial flights this summer, but one important thing for travelers that's missing right now – a restaurant.
Lakeland homeowners relieved source of stench found, city to clean 1,000 gallon wastewater line spill
The City of Lakeland believes it has found the source of a chemical or gas stench that caused many complaints from homeowners in a nearby community for months.
The City of Lakeland believes it has found the source of a chemical or gas stench that caused many complaints from homeowners in a nearby community for months.
Thieves return stolen ashes to Winter Haven man, expensive muscle car still missing
Winter Haven police are searching for the thief or thieves who stole a vehicle right out of a homeowner's driveway, but it was what was inside the muscle car that holds significant value.
Winter Haven police are searching for the thief or thieves who stole a vehicle right out of a homeowner's driveway, but it was what was inside the muscle car that holds significant value.
Man accused of creating computer-generated pornography from victims’ social media images arrested in Florida
Law enforcement officers have arrested a man for creating computer-generated porn after three people claim they found nude images of themselves online even though the photos originally showed them wearing clothes.
Law enforcement officers have arrested a man for creating computer-generated porn after three people claim they found nude images of themselves online even though the photos originally showed them wearing clothes.
Excessive speeding likely cause in car crash that caught Haines City home on fire: Deputies
A 19-year-old Haines City man is charged with reckless driving after deputies say he crashed his car into the front of a home.
A 19-year-old Haines City man is charged with reckless driving after deputies say he crashed his car into the front of a home.
Florida Southern College offers unique lesson in entrepreneurship with student-run coffee cart
A team of students at Florida Southern College in Lakeland are learning about entrepreneurship while serving high-quality coffee.
A team of students at Florida Southern College in Lakeland are learning about entrepreneurship while serving high-quality coffee.
Mulberry man killed after semi-truck jackknifes into car
A Mulberry man was struck and killed by a semi-truck that was jackknifing to avoid colliding with another car on Thursday.
A Mulberry man was struck and killed by a semi-truck that was jackknifing to avoid colliding with another car on Thursday.
90-year-old Lake Alfred city commissioner arrested on 300 counts of child pornography: Affidavit
A city commissioner in Lake Alfred was arrested after deputies found him in possession of hundreds of images and videos of child pornography
A city commissioner in Lake Alfred was arrested after deputies found him in possession of hundreds of images and videos of child pornography
5 dead cats, 28 total animals seized from Lakeland home, woman arrested
Five dead cats were found and 28 total animals were extracted from a Lakeland home, leading to the arrest of a 66-year-old woman.
Five dead cats were found and 28 total animals were extracted from a Lakeland home, leading to the arrest of a 66-year-old woman.
Fort Meade offers $75,000 in facade grant funds for homes and businesses to eliminate blight
Home and business owners within the commercial corridor and downtown area can now apply for a facade improvement grant.
Home and business owners within the commercial corridor and downtown area can now apply for a facade improvement grant.
Winter Haven clinic evacuated twice, caller left voicemail threatening to 'blow the building up'
Staff and patients at Gessler Clinic in Winter Haven were evacuated for a little more than two hours on Wednesday, according to officials.
Staff and patients at Gessler Clinic in Winter Haven were evacuated for a little more than two hours on Wednesday, according to officials.
Fugitive accused in ‘horrific’ Davenport stabbing caught in Virginia
A man accused of stabbing his cousin last week in Davenport and skipping town has been arrested in Virginia.
A man accused of stabbing his cousin last week in Davenport and skipping town has been arrested in Virginia.
84-year-old Lakeland woman blown away by community's generosity after losing home to fire
A Lakeland woman is without a home after a devastating fire tore through hers earlier this year, but now the generosity and kindness of others is turning her unfortunate situation around.
A Lakeland woman is without a home after a devastating fire tore through hers earlier this year, but now the generosity and kindness of others is turning her unfortunate situation around.
Motorcyclist thrown from bike killed in crash near Haines City
A 21-year-old Poinciana man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Tuesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 21-year-old Poinciana man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Tuesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Man convicted 18 years after DUI crash on I-4 in Polk County caused serious injuries
After more than a decade on the run following a DUI crash in Polk County in 2006, a man now faces years in prison after a jury convicted him earlier this month.
After more than a decade on the run following a DUI crash in Polk County in 2006, a man now faces years in prison after a jury convicted him earlier this month.
Demolition begins on historic Winter Haven baseball stadium to prep for renovations
Sports tourism is a big deal for Polk County as nearly 50 baseball events occur annually, including amateur, collegiate, and world baseball.
Sports tourism is a big deal for Polk County as nearly 50 baseball events occur annually, including amateur, collegiate, and world baseball.
Brush fire in Mulberry, more than 1,000 acres impacted: PCFR
Firefighters are battling a fire on an estimated 1,200-1,500 acres of private property in Mulberry, according to officials.
Firefighters are battling a fire on an estimated 1,200-1,500 acres of private property in Mulberry, according to officials.
Safari Wilderness Ranch is piece of old Florida that offers unique adventures
Nestled next to the Green Swamp is a ranch that is more like stepping into the wilds of Africa.
Nestled next to the Green Swamp is a ranch that is more like stepping into the wilds of Africa.
Plane lands in Winter Haven without using landing gear: Police
A plane landed on a runway at Winter Haven Regional Airport without landing gear engaged on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
A plane landed on a runway at Winter Haven Regional Airport without landing gear engaged on Saturday morning, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
VIP experience at Sun 'n Fun gives back to high school students interested in aviation
The skies over Lakeland Linder Airport are packed with exotic planes for the 50th Annual Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo.
The skies over Lakeland Linder Airport are packed with exotic planes for the 50th Annual Sun 'N Fun Aerospace Expo.