Get our briefing — Once a week, local news focused on decisions that affect Lakeland. A Maryland-based developer, Stonebridge ...

A game meant to be lighthearted ended with arrests, a school lockdown, and a districtwide warning from Polk County Public ...

City commissioners on Monday approved a $600,000 change order to cover higher-than-expected fuel costs for city vehicles.

Lakeland Police Department is conducting an investigation after a body was found at Lake Hollingsworth on Monday, April 20.

Days before reconsidering the organization's proposed move to Memorial Boulevard, city commissioners share their thoughts on ...

The inaugural festival hosted on Friday, April 17, marks the opening of “Caballo de Fuego,” honoring Cuban artist Gonzalo ...

Facing community pushback and the prospect of restarting the proposal process, Talbot House has withdrawn from the hearing ...

A year ago, Sarah Taylor was worried she might lose her home. Today, Taylor has won in court. The lien is gone. But the ...

The event at Bonnet Springs Park on April 11 and 12 will feature floral installments, garden tours, live music, and hands-on activities.

Tonight’s presentation by Craig S. Collins, Ed.D. includes photographs documenting the Holocaust and its memorials.

A new Polk County bus pass program aims to reduce missed court dates by helping residents access transportation and avoid ...

The first-ever event, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, begins at 1 p.m. at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.