Police: Lakeland mom confessed to killing baby
A 23-year-old Lakeland woman faces aggravated child abuse charges after confessing to detectives that she threw her infant into a playpen on a tile floor, according to the Lakeland Police Department. Officials say the baby later died at the hospital from his injuries. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Lakeland auto body shop flooded with 2 feet of water after thunderstorms
The owners of Twin Diesel Performance said that this is the worst flooding they have seen since their shop was nearly destroyed during Hurricane Milton.
Publix pharmacies join Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program
The GLP-1 medications currently available through the program include Foundayo, Wegovy in both injectable and tablet forms, and Zepbound KwikPen.
Multiple arrests following 2 death investigations
The Lakeland Police Department discussed recent arrests in two unrelated homicides during a news conference. The first investigation involved a woman who was shot and killed on Christmas Eve; the second involves the death of a 6-month-old infant.
LPD Arrests Three in 2020 Murder of Maebelle Cooper, Seeks Final Suspect
On Christmas Eve, 2020 Maebelle Cooper, a mother and grandmother was shot and killed in the front yard of her home on the 1500 block of Amos Avenue. The violent incident also injured Cooper’s daughter, Shawanda Lamones, Ralph Lamones Jr, and Ralph and Shawanda’s then-13-year-old daughter. For the...
Two Found Dead in Plant City
Two people were recently found dead in Plant City. The post Two Found Dead in Plant City appeared first on West Orlando News .
Lakeland police announce arrests in 2020 Christmas Eve shooting that killed grandmother
In a Friday news conference, the Lakeland Police Department is expected to announce arrests in two homicide cases, including a shooting that killed a grandmother and injured three other family members on Christmas Eve in 2020.
Central Florida Woman Claimed $2 Million Top Prize from Scratch-Off
A Central Florida woman claimed a $2 million top prize from a scratch-off game. The post Central Florida Woman Claimed $2 Million Top Prize from Scratch-Off appeared first on West Orlando News .
Detectives solve 1987 cold case following execution
The family and friends of a Polk County teenager who was abducted and murdered finally have justice. Detectives believe James Duckett, who was put to death this week for a different murder, also killed 14-year-old Jennifer Weldon in Lakeland. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Lakeland online radio owner wants to get urban sounds back on the air
LAKELAND – On June 22, the “urban” was radio-silenced. But Frankie Grover is working to get the sounds of old-school rhythm and blues, hip-hop, Latin, reggae, jazz, gospel, Southern soul and other roots music genres transmitting their grooves into cars, homes and businesses once again. Grover is the CEO and owner of Ki
