Lakeland FL

An investigation by ABC Action News reveals thousands of Florida drivers are being fined in school zones despite confusing signage and a vague law that doesn’t require flashing lights to be active.

A new entertainment district in Lake Wales will allow customers to take alcoholic drinks purchased at businesses outside.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A two-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon in Hillsborough County has resulted in the death of a tractor-trailer driver. The incident, which occurred just west of US-301 on Windermere Lake Drive, is believed to have been caused by a medical emergency suffered by the truck driver.

A Lakeland nurse has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing fentanyl from patients across Tampa Bay.

A Florida registered nurse was sentenced after he was found guilty of using fentanyl intended for patients.

Decided to try Fish City Grill, Lakeland, FL. Having never been here, we needed extra time with the menu. Our waitress, Bethany, let the manager know it was our first time there. He brought us a sample of all their amazing soups and a sample of an appetizer. He wanted to welcome us. It was amazing.

A car was found submerged in a Riverview pond after a multiple-county pursuit involving a robbery suspect, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper made quite the large discovery after they were able to stop a fleeing driver on Tuesday in Polk County. On Tuesday, Aug. 5, an FHP trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop after the driver of a GMC truck had his tag covered and passed him wearing no seat...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A traffic stop on Thursday night near the Circle K on US 92, west of Auburndale, took an unexpected turn when the driver, 39-year-old Patrick Collins, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. However, it was Collins’ explanation for the drugs that raised eyebrows....

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A disturbance call in Jan Phyl Village on Wednesday evening took an unexpected turn, leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old woman for misusing 911. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Alisha Burns called 911 at approximately 6:55 p.m. to report a disturbance with another parent...