Lakeland FL

Two people were apprehended in connection with a homicide investigation that involved a fatal stabbing in Central Florida and the disposal of the body off the Gandy Bridge near Tampa. Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office discovered that 42-year-old Arnaldo Cintron fatally stabbed Hiojaira Velez...

A series of brazen lottery ticket thefts at a Lakeland convenience store has led to an arrest, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office. Over four occasions spanning just one week, a total of $785 worth of instant lottery tickets were stolen, pushing the store to implement preventive measures. The thefts...

A 28-year-old Kissimmee man, Quan Chen, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, September 7th, after being found at a Best Buy in Davenport. Chen was wanted in Orange County on outstanding charges for grand theft and a scheme to defraud. The arrest unfolded when a...

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – In a 7-0 vote Tuesday evening, the Hillsborough County School Board removed two books across all schools in the district. The books are “Blankets” by Craig Thompson and “Identical” by Ellen Hopkins. “Did any of these book bans achieve anything positive for any civilized society? I...

BARTOW, Fla. - Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman facing murder charges in the case is standing trial. On Oct. 4, 2022, Sheriff Grady Judd said Lane was helping serve a felony warrant in Polk City when the suspect, Cheryl Williams, pulled a gun...

BARTOW, Fla. - At a community meeting Tuesday night, neighbors could learn more about Mosaic’s proposal to drill two test wells that could eventually be used to inject treated wastewater deep underground. While the phosphate company said the plan is safe and highly regulated, some residents worry it could...

Tucked away in Lakeland, Florida sits a culinary time capsule where Monday’s spaghetti has developed a cult following that rivals the most devoted sports fans. Reececliff Family Diner isn’t trying to reinvent comfort food – they’ve simply been perfecting it while the rest of the world chased culinary trends.

Hidden in the heart of Central Florida, Lake Wales Family Restaurant stands as a beacon for breakfast enthusiasts willing to drive hours just for a stack of their legendary pancakes. This unassuming eatery with its coral walls and green roof might not look like a culinary destination from the outside,...

Take a bite of Lakeland's past at some of the oldest restaurants in town that have stood the test of time.

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Talbot House Ministries and its representation are withdrawing an application to relocate its facility from downtown Lakeland to Memorial Boulevard. According to the Sept. 16 Lakeland planning and zoning board meeting agenda, the application was withdrawn to “allow for consideration of...