Lakeland gas station drops price to 99 cents a gallon for three hours
Lines of cars formed at a Lakeland gas station before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Customers were waiting for the price signs to switch to an uncommon site – 99 cents a gallon.
Lines of cars formed at a Lakeland gas station before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Customers were waiting for the price signs to switch to an uncommon site – 99 cents a gallon.
Lakeland man arrested in deadly DUI suspect had blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit, deputies say
A 25-year-old driver was intoxicated when he crossed into oncoming traffic along a Lakeland road and crashed into another vehicle, deputies said.
A 25-year-old driver was intoxicated when he crossed into oncoming traffic along a Lakeland road and crashed into another vehicle, deputies said.
Parents of newborn abandoned outside Polk County mobile home park could face child neglect charges
Instead of in loving arms, a newborn in Mulberry began her life in the cold and dark. The baby girl was left abandoned in a wooded area near the Regal Loop Mobile Home Park.
Instead of in loving arms, a newborn in Mulberry began her life in the cold and dark. The baby girl was left abandoned in a wooded area near the Regal Loop Mobile Home Park.
10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
Accused Jan. 6 rioter from Polk County will act as own attorney, separated from co-defendants' case
Three Polk County residents charged together in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol won their request to sever their case from a fourth co-defendant who decided he will act as his own attorney at trial.
Three Polk County residents charged together in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol won their request to sever their case from a fourth co-defendant who decided he will act as his own attorney at trial.
Deputies investigating fatal Lakeland crash
A Lakeland man was killed and two others were injured after two trucks collided Saturday night.
A Lakeland man was killed and two others were injured after two trucks collided Saturday night.
Abandoned newborn baby girl found outside Polk County mobile home park, deputies say
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
PCSO: Lake Alfred man killed in Polk County crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Lake Alfred man Saturday night.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Lake Alfred man Saturday night.
PCSO: Winter Haven man killed in motorcycle crash
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Winter Haven man early Saturday morning.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Winter Haven man early Saturday morning.
Dover family-owned farm gears up for strawberry season
Winter in Florida means strawberry season and the official state dessert is fresh from the farm to table.
Winter in Florida means strawberry season and the official state dessert is fresh from the farm to table.
Haines City homeowner shoots suspected burglar; second suspect on the run, police say
A burglar in Haines City was shot by a resident during a home invasion, according to city police. The suspect is expected to survive, but another suspect is on the loose and officers hope someone will turn them in.
A burglar in Haines City was shot by a resident during a home invasion, according to city police. The suspect is expected to survive, but another suspect is on the loose and officers hope someone will turn them in.
Lakeland non-profit that lends helping hand to hungry kids is in need of assistance
Kids Pack, which provides food for needy kids in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, is in a squeeze.
Kids Pack, which provides food for needy kids in Polk and Hillsborough Counties, is in a squeeze.
Local influencer uses social media to help get RV for man living on the streets in Lakeland
A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.
A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.
Southeastern University searches country for new members of bass fishing team
Southeastern University is looking to reel in the best anglers it can find for its new bass fishing team.
Southeastern University is looking to reel in the best anglers it can find for its new bass fishing team.
Haines City’s first dog park named after fire department’s rescue ‘Ember’ who passed away
Haines City's first dog park was dedicated to a special member of the fire department who passed away.
Haines City's first dog park was dedicated to a special member of the fire department who passed away.
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter adds new affordable housing apartments
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements and changing lives for the better.
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements and changing lives for the better.
Officers accused of beating Lakeland man during arrest reassigned; more possible victims come forward
Three Lakeland police officers have been taken off the street a month after a man was Tased and beaten during a routine traffic stop. Now, others who had interactions with the same officers said they were also roughed-up during arrests.
Three Lakeland police officers have been taken off the street a month after a man was Tased and beaten during a routine traffic stop. Now, others who had interactions with the same officers said they were also roughed-up during arrests.
Accused drug dealers may face murder charges following fentanyl overdose death
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Polk County deputies searching for individuals tossing trash at illegal dumpsite: ‘It’s nasty’
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
Photos of nuns in skirts spark outcry over turning house of worship into 'den of thieves' in Lakeland
City commissioners in Lakeland rejected a developer’s proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns.
City commissioners in Lakeland rejected a developer’s proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns.