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
Former Ovation in South Lakeland becomes Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
Joel Rodriguez, 47, has deep roots in Polk County and family stories that keep him connected to his Mexican heritage — now, his family is sharing their culinary traditions at Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana, 4715 S. Florida Ave., formerly Ovation Bar & Bistro. Joel and his brother Fernando, 44,...
Traffic stop uncovers items used for illegal cockfighting: Lakeland PD
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A Plant City man was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of items used for illegal cockfighting, the Lakeland Police Department announced. During a routine traffic stop on July 27, the driver, Baltazar Mandujano, 38, was arrested after officers recovered marijuana and...
Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In Lakeland, Marking Polk County’s Fifth Case This Year
Bats Florida (File) LAKELAND, Fla. – Health officials confirmed the fifth rabies case in Polk...
