Violinist's mystery project becomes part of Lakeland recording studio's folklore
A violinist and the crew at a music studio in Lakeland were recently called upon to create music for a top-secret project. They were finally told what it was all about on July 24, 2020 -- mere hours before the rest of the world hit play on "Folklore," the eighth studio album by superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
Teen dies following Lakeland crash, police say
Three teenagers were injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night, with one of the teens passing away from her injuries the following morning, police say.
Lakeland police investigating double homicide after discovering 2 bodies during wellness check
Lakeland police are investigating a double homicide after discovering two bodies inside a home near the 1500 block of West Highland Street.
De-escalation class helps workers at Lakeland business deal with customers who don't follow mask rules
Employees at a business in downtown Lakeland are now trained in de-escalation tactics so they can deal with customers who refuse to wear a mask.
Lakeland city commissioners extend mask mandate into September
City leaders in Lakeland voted Monday to extend their mandatory indoor mask resolution, which was set to expire at 5 p.m.
FHP: 2 killed, 1 seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-4 that closed highway for five hours
A 37-year-old man from Orlando and a 37-year-old woman from Davenport were killed Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 4 in Lakeland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Landlords lay off staff, run late on mortgage payments after months without rental income
Many landlords are cringing after Florida’s governor again extended the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures.
Human remains found in Lakeland, police say
Lakeland police are investigating a death near the area of Fairbanks Street and Bella Vista Street.
Family pleas for justice in killing of mother of 3 in Lakeland
The family of a Lakeland woman is pleading for justice. 25-year-old Jeannie Dominguez was killed at her home while her three young children were inside. Five difficult days later, there have been no arrests.
21-year-old dies following traffic crash in Lakeland
Polk County deputies said a Lakeland man passed away following a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning.
Polk County deputies searching for driver that hit, killed woman before fleeing scene
The Traffic Homicide Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit & run crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening on Combee Road in Lakeland, just south of the intersection with Old Combee Road.
Three children inside home while mother was shot to death: Lakeland police
Lakeland police hope someone will help find the person responsible for the death of a 25-year-old mother of three children under the age of 8.
Lakeland police searching for missing woman
Lakeland police are searching for Beverly Simpson-Gallagher, 72, who was last seen Friday, July 17 between 12:30-1 p.m. at the Talbot House in Lakeland.
After months apart, 90-year-old Lakeland man wears full PPE to say final goodbye to wife with dementia
For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side. Even when she moved into a skilled nursing facility for her dementia, he lived just one building over from her.
Florida Southern College sued over online learning; parents say daughter didn't get money's worth
Florida Southern College in Lakeland, along with dozens of other institutions around the country, is being sued because of COVID-19.
Publix buys over 5 million pounds of produce, 350K gallons of milk from farmers to donate to food banks
Publix says their initiative to support Florida farmers and families in need has reached another major milestone.
Body of Lakeland man found after he disappeared during work break last week
A Lakeland man took a break from his job at a Circle K in Lakeland last Tuesday and seemingly disappeared without a trace.
Pedestrian killed in Polk County traffic crash
A 76-year-old man died Friday after being struck by a truck while running across Harden Blvd., according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Lakeland city commissioners vote to approve mask mandate beginning 5 p.m. Thursday
In a 180-degree turn, Lakeland city commissioners moved to approve a mandatory indoor mask resolution that goes into effect 5 p.m. Thursday.
Lakeland woman's Facebook page lists businesses that require face coverings
A Lakeland woman's Facebook page is helping shoppers identify businesses that require customers to wear face masks.