Lakeland Linder projects minimal noise increase with proposed facilities expansion
Lakeland Linder International Airport officials are seeking the public's input on a proposed expansion project.
Hooters closing several 'underperforming' locations, including Tampa Bay area restaurant
Hooters has announced it is closing dozens of ‘underperforming’ restaurants across the country, including a location serving patrons close to home in Tampa Bay.
Lakeland restaurant has served barbecue to loyal customers for almost 30 years
A lifelong love for barbecue inspired Granger Noles to take a chance on making his pastime his full-time job.
Shelter for veterans facing homelessness to open in North Lakeland
A Polk County non-profit is getting ready to open their new shelter for veterans facing homelessness.
Lakeland McDonald’s employee accused of firing gun at customer’s car after drive-thru fight: Police
A McDonald's drive-thru employee in Lakeland was arrested for firing two gunshots at a customer's car early Friday morning.
City of Lakeland approves resolution to raise some parking fees downtown
The City of Lakeland approved a resolution on Monday to raise some parking fees downtown.
Wanted Lakeland man caught after his phone rang while he was hiding in ceiling, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a wanted man after removing him from a ceiling on Saturday afternoon.
Man arrested for leading Polk County deputies on chase, slamming into patrol car
A man was arrested early Friday morning after he led Polk County deputies on a chase, intentionally ramming one of their vehicles at one point, according to authorities.
Commercial flights return to Lakeland Linder Airport for first time in 10+ years
The first commercial passenger flight in over a decade is set to land on Thursday morning at Lakeland Linder Airport.
Lakeland police's 'Summer Trades Camp' expands to east Polk County due to growing popularity
Kids in Polk County are keeping busy this summer, learning different vocational trades while working with law enforcement.
Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland offers close encounter with lemurs
They come from the Island of Madagascar, but this endangered primate can also be found on islands right here in Polk County.
Florida Southern College announces new president
The 18th president of Florida Southern College was announced on Friday. Dr. Jeremy P. Martin will succeed Dr. Anne Kerr, who served for 20 years.
Charges against Lakeland teen dropped, investigation into arrest video continues
Charges against a Lakeland teen have been dropped after an arrest over trespassing escalated to the officers punching and tasing him.
Publix announces 8 limited-time ice cream flavors for summer
The official start of summer is still a few weeks away, but temperatures have been soaring into the 90s for weeks, meaning lots of people are screaming for ice cream and Publix is ready to scoop up the summer rush.
Search warrant reveals forensic evidence in missing Polk County man's probable homicide
One of the suspects who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd believes murdered Ethan Fussell will remain in jail on half-a-million-dollars bond.
Groups protest arrest of 16-year-old in Lakeland
Multiple groups protested the arrest of a 16-year-old outside the Lakeland Police Headquarters Saturday evening following the surfacing of an unsettling interaction between him and two Lakeland Police officers.
Family of Lakeland grandmother killed when police pursuit ended in multi-vehicle crash wants justice
A 73-year-old grandmother is dead after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland.
Suspect accused of leading Plant City police on chase that ended in deadly multi-vehicle crash arrested
A Plant City man is facing charges after police say he led them on a chase that ended in a chain reaction crash that killed one person and injured several others.
Police chase ends in deadly multi-vehicle crash in Lakeland
An innocent person was killed, and several others were injured when a vehicle being chased by police crashed at a Lakeland intersection, according to the Plant City Police Department.
‘Shock factor:’ Criminal defense attorney analyzes use of force in Lakeland teen arrest video
As activists express outrage over video showing two Lakeland police officers punching a tasing a 16-year-old, legal analyst Anthony Rickman tells FOX 13 there are more factors to consider when examining the encounter.