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.
Mother, 2 kids severely injured after they 'darted' into path of SUV on Lakeland road, police say
A mother and her two children are in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in Lakeland.
A mother and her two children are in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in Lakeland.
Deputies arrest 6, including 3 fleeing felons accused of causing fatal crash following Davenport house party
What was billed as a going away party at a Davenport short-term rental house turned into an open-house party with more than 100 people that ended with six people getting arrested, including three felons who deputies say caused a fatal crash while fleeing from law enforcement.
What was billed as a going away party at a Davenport short-term rental house turned into an open-house party with more than 100 people that ended with six people getting arrested, including three felons who deputies say caused a fatal crash while fleeing from law enforcement.
Lakeland's McIntosh Power Plant imploded after more than 4 decades
The McIntosh Power Plant, which has provided much of Lakeland its electricity for more than four decades, will soon be nothing more than a pile of rubble.
The McIntosh Power Plant, which has provided much of Lakeland its electricity for more than four decades, will soon be nothing more than a pile of rubble.
Controversy stirs over potentially turning former Lakeland chapel into bar, event venue
The owners of the Federal Bar in downtown Lakeland, which closed last year, want to turn the chapel into a space for events during the week and a bar on weekends. But the project is not being resurrected without a struggle.
The owners of the Federal Bar in downtown Lakeland, which closed last year, want to turn the chapel into a space for events during the week and a bar on weekends. But the project is not being resurrected without a struggle.
Lake Wales joins statewide effort aimed at conserving water
The city joined a statewide effort called Florida Water Star, which requires developers to install low flow faucets, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers in new homes and commercial buildings.
The city joined a statewide effort called Florida Water Star, which requires developers to install low flow faucets, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers in new homes and commercial buildings.
Lake Wales man arrested after shooting at couple from out of town, police say
Lake Wales police said they tracked down the man responsible for shooting at a couple who were visiting the area on New Year's Eve.
Lake Wales police said they tracked down the man responsible for shooting at a couple who were visiting the area on New Year's Eve.
Lakeland city leaders seek community input on plans for future of Munn Park
This week, the city of Lakeland is hosting public forums for community input on plans to revitalize the Munn Park area.
This week, the city of Lakeland is hosting public forums for community input on plans to revitalize the Munn Park area.
Two suspects lead deputies on chase in stolen car from Polk City to Tampa, sheriff's office says
Polk County deputies were involved in a chase that went from Polk City all the way to Tampa Tuesday evening.
Polk County deputies were involved in a chase that went from Polk City all the way to Tampa Tuesday evening.
Video shows man being punched, tased by Lakeland police during traffic stop
Cell phone video shows a man being punched and tased by Lakeland police during a traffic stop.
Cell phone video shows a man being punched and tased by Lakeland police during a traffic stop.
Lake Wales green lights dozens of new subdivisions that could boost the population
Lakes Wales may not be a small town much longer, because the city has given the green light to dozens of new subdivisions, which will double the population.
Lakes Wales may not be a small town much longer, because the city has given the green light to dozens of new subdivisions, which will double the population.
2 dead, 1 injured in Polk County crash, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal Davenport crash that claimed two lives and injured a third.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal Davenport crash that claimed two lives and injured a third.
‘Call your bondsman’: Polk Sheriff warns I-4 drivers to stop speeding as crackdown continues on highway
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
Lakeland police: Mother intentionally drove into lake with two young children inside car, killing all 3
Authorities in Lakeland say they believe a mother intentionally drove her vehicle into a lake with her two children inside last week, killing all three.
Authorities in Lakeland say they believe a mother intentionally drove her vehicle into a lake with her two children inside last week, killing all three.
Separate drive-by shootings just minutes apart in Lake Wales leave 3 injured; deputies search for suspects
Deputies in Polk County are searching for suspects who unleashed a hail of gunfire on two homes in Lake Wales early Monday morning. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says the drive-by shootings might involve rival gangs, but the victims were teens or children.
Deputies in Polk County are searching for suspects who unleashed a hail of gunfire on two homes in Lake Wales early Monday morning. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says the drive-by shootings might involve rival gangs, but the victims were teens or children.
Legendary Lakeland High School football coach hangs up his hat after 52 years
After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring.
After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring.
Lake Wales commissioners approve resolution that establishes time limits for public comment
In a 3-2 vote, Lake Wales commissioners approved a resolution establishing a time limit for public comment.
In a 3-2 vote, Lake Wales commissioners approved a resolution establishing a time limit for public comment.
Davenport man's home still seeing extreme flooding from Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian came and left back in September, but a Davenport man is still waiting for relief from the extreme flooding.
Hurricane Ian came and left back in September, but a Davenport man is still waiting for relief from the extreme flooding.
Polk suspects called 911 to ask deputies for help moving items from home they were burglarizing, officials say
Two people in Poinciana were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, according to the sheriff's office.
Two people in Poinciana were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, according to the sheriff's office.
Polk County investigating two separate shootings in Lake Wales
Two shootings occurred in Lake Wales around the same time Monday, and Polk County investigators say they are investigating them as separate incidents.
Two shootings occurred in Lake Wales around the same time Monday, and Polk County investigators say they are investigating them as separate incidents.