Lakeland FL

A violent collision between two semi-trucks shut down U.S. 98 north at State Road 471 in Lakeland today, killing one person and triggering a hazardous-materials response that froze traffic along a key Polk County corridor. Emergency crews closed the highway in both directions while hazmat teams checked for a...

A Polk County highway experienced delays north of Lakeland on Wednesday morning after a reported deadly crash.

Today hundreds of students from all over the Bay Area got a glimpse into the construction industry. FOX 13's Charley Belcher reports.

AAA said the price of gas nationwide has increased by more than 30% since the start of hostilities with Iran.

Polk County’s roads are busy, and so is the job market for drivers and transportation pros. Whether you want to manage a fleet or make local deliveries, there’s something here for every experience level.

Thank you to the Polk County Veterans Council and City of Lakeland, FL – Government, for hosting today’s ceremony honoring those who served in the Vietnam War. This year’s service paid special tribute to the helicopter pilots who served bravely and included guest speakers, Randy Woods, Dave Caraker, and Tom...

Sheriff Judd said neighbors described the suspected murderer as a "conspiracy theorist" and "really strange," but it's not clear why he killed Jeffrey Blevins.

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA)— A second case of rabies was reported in Polk County less than two weeks after the first case. A man reported that he noticed one of his three dogs pawing at a bat in his home on March 25. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Brazilian free-tailed bat was collected […]

Chef Bryce Bonsack broke Tampa Bay's years-long drought of James Beard Awards recognition when he was named a semifinalist in January. Why it matters: On Tuesday, he took the Oscars for the American hospitality industry to the next level:. Bonsack, the owner of Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Rocca, was named a...

The Nevada Highway patrol has released the name of a man who died in a crash that shut down a highway on Friday night.