Kiwanas To Host 2017 Pancake Festival At Joker Marchant Stadium

Flipping for Charities, the 59th annual event, helps support the children of Lakeland.

Football Player Arrested, Fake Cops, Hurricane Names

Panther milestone, warmer weather, RadioShack closings and other stories from Florida Patch.

Put Your Best Fork Forward: Nutrition-Education Campaign Underway

Polk County reminds its residents that every bite counts. See the checklist and determine how you are doing!

Save The Date: Blood Drive Set In Lakeland Before Easter Holiday

Donors will receive tote bags and Chick-fil-A restaurant freebies. Book your appointment!

Reminder: Tow To Go Revs Up For St. Patrick’s Day 2017

AAA and Budweiser are joining forces to help keep impaired drivers off roads throughout Florida.

Polk County Declares March 14, 2017 'Women in STEM Day'

The new day of recognition coincides with Florida Polytechnic University 's annual Women in STEM Summit.

Improvements for County Line Road, U.S. 92 Subject of Public Meeting

The proposed project would add new right-hand turn lanes at the intersection.

ICYMI: Tampa Bay Scores In Best Places To Live Rankings

The Lakeland, Sarasota and Tampa metro areas have been called out by U.S. News & World Report for being among the best places to live.

Dressing Room Peeper, Trump In Tampa, Lady Gaga

Shot fired at deputies, $1.4 million estate, 114 jobs and other stories from Florida Patch.

Human Trafficking, Smoking Hot Real Estate Market, McDonald’s Delivery

Manatee calf dies, Tampa Bay’s top rated hotels, shark bites and other stories from Florida Patch.

Scam Alert, Presidential Visit, No To Sanctuary County Status

Pinellas cruiser struck in hit-and-run, Monster Jam, cold case revived and other stories from Florida Patch.

Shark Attacks, Human Trafficking, McDonald’s Delivery

Tossed receipt leads to arrest, sizzling real estate market, orphaned manatee dies and other stories from Florida Patch.

Vet Scam, False Killer Whale Deaths, Braves Coming To Sarasota

Babysitter arrested, Iron Maiden concert, pelican mystery and other stories from Florida Patch.

Snow Day, Explosive Situation, Jurassic Gator: Weird Florida

Little daredevil, gastric band scam, unusual delivery and other stories from Florida Patch.

Laptop Shot, Dog Poop Dispute, Accused Peeper Chose Poorly: Weird Florida

Cabbie punched instead of paid, lottery prize kerfuffle, lemonade heist and other stories from Florida Patch.

Traffic Alert: Massachusetts Avenue Road Work Begins Soon

The City of Lakeland says striping work on Massachusetts Avenue will take about a week.

Scam Alert, Martin St. Louis Jersey Retirement, Skyway Fatality

Hot real estate markets, New Year’s store hours, eaglet watch and other stories from Florida Patch.

Workplace Fatalities, AMC Buys Carmike, Cooler Weather

Outback Bowl, teen shot while defending mom, eaglet watch and other stories from Florida Patch.

McDonald’s-Loving Gator Gets To Stay With Florida Woman

A Lakeland woman and her beloved alligator won’t be separated after all.

Pulse Nightclub’s Future, Jeb Bush’s New Job, Florida Recount

Rescuers swoop in to save horse, Sunshine State’s disappearing rural areas, cruising to Havana and other stories from Florida Patch.

Cruise to Havana, Tom Petty in Tampa, Red Kettle Donations Down

Accused carjacker caught, MacDill’s new app, red tide persists and other stories from Florida Patch.

Latest Stop Along Citrus Label Tour Revealed

The latest stop along Polk County’s Citrus Label Tour was revealed Wednesday afternoon at the Central Florida Visitor Information Center

Eagle Takes Flight, Holiday Lights, Pit Bull Attack

Santa’s helpers, red tide, hurricane hunters moving and other stories from Florida Patch.

ICYMI: Study Says Florida Drivers Are 2nd Best in the Country

A new study that ranks states based on accidents, speeding tickets, DUIs and other factors says Florida drivers are the second best.

Smelly Socks, Rental Scam, Toddler Shot

Credit card skimmer, man who saved deputy a ‘hero,’ restaurant inspections and other stories from Florida Patch.

Lakeland Snowfest 2016: Arts and Crafts Vendors Wanted

The City of Lakeland’s Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for the 36th annual Snowfest.

Anti-Trump Arson, Church Bomb Threat, Mike Evans’ Sit-In

Strawberry Festival entertainment, cooler weather, Durango plummets 70 feet and other stories from Florida Patch.

Lakeland Firefighters Roll Out 2017 Rescued Pets Calendar

Money raised by calendar sales will benefit rescued animals in Lakeland.

Lakeland Woman Scores $18 Million Florida Lotto Win

A Lakeland woman managed to snag a big win in a recent Florida Lotto drawing.

Lakeland Firefighters Kick Off Annual Holiday Toy Drive

The Lakeland Fire Department is collecting toys for area kids through Dec. 15.

Dedicated Combat Wounded Parking Space in Downtown Lakeland

The reserved parking spaces will be adjacent to Munn Park on the corner of Main Street and Kentucky Avenue.

Missing Dad’s Body Found, Presidential Rallies, Be a Trooper

Coast Guard welcomes new citizen, ‘woobie’ case closed, cops quit shaving and other stories from Florida Patch.

I-4 Named Country’s Most Dangerous Interstate

An analysis conducted by EverQuote found that I-4’s 132-mile span is the deadliest in the country.

With the HOG Rally in town, 'Look Twice and Save A Life'

A second look is worth the wait

Air Bag Recall, Thousands of Dead Fish, Lightning Score

First responders receive big thanks, pumpkin toss arrest, Obamacare and other stories from Florida Patch.

Lakeland Police Station Entrance Closing for Storm Pipe Work

A maintenance project at the intersection of Cedar Street and North Massachusetts Avenue begins Tuesday night.

36th Annual Lake Morton Swan Roundup Set for Tuesday

Folks who pass by Lakeland’s Lake Morton Tuesday might get to catch a glimpse of the annual swan roundup in action.

Lakeland To Host Meeting On New York Avenue Cycle Track

The proposed cycle track will eliminate two-way driving on a portion of New York Avenue.

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