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Following pressure from concerned residents, the Eagle Lake City Commission has three items on its Sept. 9 agenda to deliberate following a series of contentious meetings in recent months. The commission will decide whether to hire an investigator to look into the disposition of a city-owned vehicle, generate a scope o

Violating water-restriction policies is going to get more expensive, while Lakeland Electric customers will see a lower fuel charge, following the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Leaders also discussed the rising volume of travelers through Lakeland’s city-owned airport and authorized a state grant to revi

LAKELAND, Fla. - Every Wednesday, hundreds of people gather at a colorful East Main Street ministry in Lakeland that provides hot meals, spiritual worship and job outreach programs. Lakeland church offers community. What we know:. Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., "The Table" on East Main Street fills to capacity as...

BARTOW, Fla. - Jury selection is underway in Bartow as Tony "TJ" Wiggins stands trial for first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting deaths of three friends near Frostproof. Investigators contend Wiggins ambushed the victims at a local lake following an argument regarding a truck engine sale. Jury selection begins. What.

An Ohio driver was arrested Saturday afternoon after Florida Highway Patrol clocked his vehicle traveling at 101 mph on Interstate 75 in Sumter County. Daniel L. Roweton, 42, of Christiansburg, Ohio, was driving northbound on I-75 near Mile Marker 327 in Wildwood when a trooper spotted his silver vehicle weaving throug

This year, it will be 25 years since the September 11th attacks as folks across Tampa Bay continue to honor those whose lives were lost on that fateful day with various commemorative events.

The board declined to explain its decision. But according to advisory board member Tammy Serebrin, the departure took effect around the end of July, and advisory board members were notified in a letter dated August 4. “We don’t feel it’s right to share further details about the departure of anyone...

A 5-year-old Lakeland girl sharing kindness and positivity is inspiring other children to be mindful of emotional wellness. With guidance from her mother, the kindergartener is uplifting herself and others ahead of the Sept. 8’s National Positive Affirmations Day and every day. “Thank you Lord for waking me up,...

For many experiencing homelessness, finding a place to feel welcomed and understood can be a challenge. But at 'The Table' in Lakeland, everyone has a seat. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

A Lakeland woman is using her love of baking to show appreciation for firefighters across Polk County, one homemade treat at a time.