Lakeland food pantry set on fire, seeking donations ahead of Thanksgiving
Days after a Lakeland food pantry lost everything from an intentionally set fire, staff and volunteers are asking the community for food donations, hoping to still serve the community this Thanksgiving.
Florida Polytechnic University students build solar racing car for national competition
FOX 13's Carla Bayron got to take a solar car prototype for a spin on Florida Polytechnic University's campus Friday. Students are building the solar racing car from scratch.
Man charged with first-degree arson after setting Lakeland food pantry on fire: PCFR
A man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson after authorities said he set a Lakeland food pantry on fire Wednesday night just days before Thanksgiving.
Young father seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash, investigators search for driver
A young father is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver who is still on the loose.
Armed robbery suspects in custody after I-4 chase from Polk to Hillsborough counties: Deputies
Armed robbery suspects are in custody after leading deputies on an I-4 chase from Lakeland to Hillsborough County, according to authorities.
Pedestrian injured in Lakeland hit-and-run, police searching for suspect
A 29-year-old man was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Center with critical injuries after a hit-and-run on Friday night, according to officers.
Lakeland restaurant owner honors two World War II veterans ahead of holiday
A restaurant owner in Lakeland hopes his simple gesture touches a lot of hearts this Veterans Day.
Motorcyclist killed in crash after colliding with utility trailer in Lakeland: Police
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Lakeland Saturday night after police said they believe he ran a red light and struck a utility trailer.
Lakeland pilot project aims to meet growing demand for clean drinking water
As Polk County's population grows, so does the demand for clean drinking water, and an innovative pilot project in Lakeland may be a solution to that problem.
'Suspicious' incident at Lakeland catholic school stemmed from man spotted with fake gun: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff's Office reported a person they had been searching for in connection to a ‘suspicious incident’ at a private school in Lakeland has been identified and is now in custody.
Lakeland Regional Health ranked second busiest emergency room in the country: Report
Lakeland Regional Health's emergency room department is ranked the second busiest in the country, according to the hospital magazine, "Becker's Hospital Review."
Dox-A-Palooza event raises money for rescue organization
Get ready for the running of the dachshunds!
Polk County family left without father after deadly weekend shooting
A motive is still unknown in the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old father of three in Lakeland.
Lakeland father pleads for answers one year after 17-year-old son shot, killed in apartment
Now that a year has passed since his son's murder, a Lakeland father has renewed hope the case will be solved.
Lakeland commercial building catches fire, 20 units respond: PCFR
A building on Munn Avenue in Lakeland caught on fire Wednesday afternoon, according to firefighters.
Lakeland powerlifter ready to defend world title
What started as a weight loss journey has become a new life for Lakeland's Ayecia Bryant.
2 Lakeland men plead guilty in drive-by shooting that injured 11
Two men pled guilty to federal charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 people, authorities announced Wednesday.
Lakeland man charged with DUI after crashing car into Lake Hollingsworth: Police
A man drove his car into Lake Hollingsworth and fled the scene on Tuesday night, according to Lakeland police.
Lakeland fire chief turns down labor union's request for radio repeaters in vehicles
The Lakeland firefighter labor union is pushing for new equipment that they said is vital for the health and safety of firefighters and the public.
Man arrested in Lakeland after trying to fake Polk County deputies out with dry erase board message
The Polk County Sheriff's Office ran into an unusual barrier when searching for a wanted man at his Lakeland home over the weekend.