How Lakeland Linder Airport balances Sun 'n Fun, passengers and cargo service
For the first time in the history of the annual fly-in and airshow event, Sun 'n Fun, Lakeland Linder International Airport will be balancing small aircraft, commercial and cargo aircraft.
Lakeland man who rescued toddler from burning car honored nationally: 'A big surprise'
A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the Carnegie Award for heroism, after he put his life on the line to try to save two kids in a heartbreaking tragedy.
Undocumented immigrant uses U.S. citizen’s identity fraudulently to get a job in Winter Haven: PCSO
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
Lake Wales police release images of suspect's vehicle in Molotov cocktail attack on insurance business
The Lake Wales Police Department have released surveillance video and photos of a vehicle they believe belongs to the suspect who vandalized an insurance business.
Canadian tourist killed while riding bicycle in Davenport: PCSO
A deadly bicycle crash is under investigation in Davenport.
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.
Florida man charged with attempted murder after road rage incident in Polk County: PCSO
A Florida man turned himself in days after a road rage incident in Polk County.
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.
Polk County deputy accused of signing victim’s name in official report: ‘Unethical and criminal’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd vows to hold a now-former deputy responsible after he says the deputy falsified an official document.
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.
Lake Wales insurance business vandalized with spray paint, molotov cocktails
The Lake Wales Police Department is searching for a suspect who threw Molotov cocktails into an insurance business.
Man killed in crash while riding bike on shoulder of Polk County road: FHP
A man died after troopers say a car veered off a Polk County road and hit his bicycle before crashing into an SUV.
Grady Judd: 'Cranker colony’ busted, 11 arrested amid burglary investigation of Air Force member’s home
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.
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.
12-year-old boy drowns in Lake Roy in Winter Haven
A 12-year-old boy drowned Thursday afternoon in Lake Roy in Winter Haven.
Mother says unjust detainment violated civil rights, plans to sue Winter Haven PD
A mother is calling on the Winter Haven Police Department to investigate the officers for ‘violating her and her daughter’s civil rights'.
Suspected drunk driver with child in car kills retired Polk County deputy: PCSO
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night.
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.
Lakeland approves plan to eliminate fatal, serious injury crashes by 2040
The City of Lakeland has taken a large step towards making its roads, neighborhoods and school zones safer.