Lakeland FL

Today there are thousands of unpaid volunteers all over the United States, recording the weather every single day. They check temperature and rainfall without fail and report it carefully to their appropriate centers. They can be housewives, nursery owners, farmers, store clerks, firemen, or mechanics — in other...

Throughout history, a long list of firsts have taken place. First car. First flight in space. First smartphone. You name it, there's a "first" attached to it. People who live in Florida might be interested in another kind of first: When and where was the first Publix in the Sunshine State? The answer is Winter Haven....

A suspect in the United States illegally was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash and DUI with property damage in Central Florida. The post Suspect in U.S. Illegally Arrested for Leaving Scene of Crash, DUI in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .

A “significant amount of rocks” spilled on a Central Florida road, causing a Lakeland traffic problem. The Florida Department of Transportation said this incident serves as an important reminder to properly secure all loads before traveling. Loose materials can create serious conditions for other motorists. In the...

POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA — A Polk County man is drawing widespread attention online after his latest mugshot began circulating across social media following his arrest on a domestic violence charge. According to records from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the man was booked into the Polk County Jail on...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Police are searching for a 34-year-old man today after a weekend confrontation outside a local lounge turned into a fatal shooting. On Tuesday, the Lakeland Police Department announced that they have secured an arrest warrant for Janard Dominic Childs in connection with the death of Deandre Montgomery.

FOX 13's Charley Belcher visits the new location for the Lakeland Antique Mall boasting more than a hundred different vendors.

What began as a routine evening in a Brandon townhome community turned into a terrifying shooting scene, and WFLA News Channel 8 reporter Ryan Arbogast’s video report shows just how fast it all spiraled.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released part of the body camera video showing the moments leading up to a deputy shooting and killing a 16-year-old shoplifting suspect at a Poinciana Walmart. The shooting happened Thursday evening at 904 Cypress Parkway in Poinciana.

Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A freeze warning is in place for most of the area into Tuesday morning. The exception will be along the coast from Pasco County southward. We...