Lakeland FL

Florida is known worldwide for its alligators, but only Florida's insiders know about the millions made from their meat, their hides and even their eggs.

A suspicious looking creature was found loitering near a subdivision in Winter Haven over the weekend, police said.

It took a jury two hours to determine Cheryl Williams, 49, was guilty of murdering Polk County Sheriff's Office Deputy Blane Lane, 21, in 2022.

LAKELAND, Fla. - The lakes are the main focal points of the city of Lakeland. Major events take place there, such as the 4th of July fireworks show at Lake Mirror, so keeping these bodies of water beautiful is very important. Betty Johns recently moved downtown, and she enjoys her...

After years of planning, a big new park near Pipkin and Medulla roads is getting closer to reality. The city spent $7 million in October 2021 to purchase 101.5 acres of land for what will become English Creek Park. Now it’s asking for public input to shape how this new...

Various cities across the Tampa Bay area are hosting 9/11 events for locals to pay their respects.

A 29-year-old Brandon man has been taken into custody and charged with stealing roughly $800 in lottery tickets from a convenience store in south Lakeland. David Martinez Santiesteban brought himself up to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on September 5 after a series of thefts that began in late August.

An Orange County Sheriff's Office recruit found himself on the wrong side of the law after being arrested on solicitation charges by Polk County deputies. This sheds light on the persistent challenges of police misconduct and the boundaries of the law they vow to uphold. The recruit, Jabez Lowe, was ousted from his...

Grower and Scientists Explore the Fruit’s Growth and Market Potential. Citrus has been a key part of Florida’s identity for over a century. Yet, in the past couple decades, our citrus industry has faced substantial challenges from severe weather, development, and citrus greening. A wide variety of programs...

LAKELAND, Fla. – A 52-year-old Lakeland man with a lengthy criminal history, including two prior sentences for methamphetamine trafficking, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Rahja David Davis was taken into custody on an outstanding felony warrant for violation of pre-trial...