Lakeland FL

Jer'Marius Julian WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A 20-year-old Winter Haven man is facing multiple felony...

Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a bakery in Lakeland and plans to open another in Land O’ Lakes later this month, bringing the chain to about 20 locations across the Tampa Bay region. The company recently opened a location at 2928 Florida Ave. S. in Lakeland and plans to...

A super speeder was arrested on Monday after a pursuit on Interstate 4, according to an arrest report.

The Florida Department of Transportation will temporarily close State Road 33 at the University Boulevard entrance in Lakeland on June 16 as part of the ongoing interchange improvements and wildlife crossings project. The closure, which begins at midnight, is intended to accelerate critical construction activities and

Shaun Robert Wiley (PCSO) POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 44-year-old Lakeland man who spent months...

TAMPA, Fla. — When Victoria Parker first took up the game of pool, it was purely for social reasons. But two years ago, she said something changed. The Hudson High School grad was bitten by the pool bug and started playing every day. “I just loved the mental game...

Yahir Santiago Santiago A 19-year-old is facing enhanced criminal charges and an immigration hold after...

One $1 ticket has turned into a seven-figure windfall for Winter Haven resident Benjamin Hall, who has claimed a $2 million Jackpot Triple Play prize and taken it in cash. Hall opted for a one-time lump-sum payout of $1,212,677.60 after hitting the top prize on the Florida Lottery draw game.

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — The Lakeland Police Department took to social media last week to share a simple message for drivers: stop running red lights. The department posted a video compilation showing some red-light runners who received tickets over the last few months. In total, the video shows 11 drivers running red l

Joseph Kyle Leighly POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 37-year-old Tampa man is in custody after...