A veteran Polk educator was accused of failing to report an alleged sexual conduct complaint involving two students.
2 people, including a Lakeland bystander, were killed during a crash along East Memorial Boulevard and Lakeshore Drive.
The beauty products retailer is closing its stores in Lakeland the morning of Wednesday, June 5.
An 80-year-old Lakeland man died Monday after being struck by a car outside a Publix supermarket.
A 12-year-old Lakeland boy was killed early Sunday morning when he wandered away from his family's trailer and was struck by a car.
A Florida dad has been accused of placing his daughter's hand on a hot stove "to teach her a lesson" about stealing.
Additional abuse charges have been filed against a Polk County school bus attendant.
When the Lakeland Flying Tigers take the field Friday night they will be under the watchful eye of colorful Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
This week's Sunday Real Estate takes you to waterfront mansions in Miami Beach and Bradenton as well as a working ranch in Lakeland.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered a review of election security measures throughout the state following Russian hacking concerns.
A Polk County prostitution sting has netted a total of 154 arrests, including alleged pimps, prostitutes and potential purchasers of sex.
The annual Fortune 500 list ranks the top companies in the U.S.
Parkland pups, a stork delivery and a robbery that was "McFoiled." These are some of the good news stories we found around Florida.
2 charter buses carrying 91 Pepin academy students and 15 staff members collided on their way to Orlando during a morning field trip.
A dead bat discovered in a Winter Haven neighborhood has tested positive for rabies.
A Florida woman who was pulled over for speeding told a Polk County sheriff's deputy that she was planning to get her driver's license.
Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to return it to the store where it was originally purchased for a full refund.
The Polk County School Board may discuss bullying at its Tuesday work session and meeting but bullying is not an official agenda item.
In honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, Jennifer Buss donates copies of her book to Watson Clinic pediatric patients with food allergies.
A Polk County school bus attendant has been accused of abusing three disabled children and three disabled adults.
Two people were killed in separate Polk County crashes Thursday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
The names of 14 Florida officers will be called during the National Police Officers Memorial Service: PHOTOS
PHOTOS: A wildlife encounter between a Florida alligator and a Banded Watersnake didn't end so well for the snake.
A 59-year-0ld bicyclist was struck by a hit-and-run driver early Monday morning and later died of his injuries in Polk County.
A Lakeland couple was found safe after police issued a silver alert for them Wednesday night.
Lakeland police have issued a silver alert for a Lakeland couple who suffer from various medical conditions.
The Polk County Sheriff announced the arrests of 12 people in connection with a child pornography investigation.
A 19-year-old Florida man called police after a botched drug deal, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
A 7-year-old Lake Wales girl was in guarded condition Friday after the bicycle she was riding on was struck by a Ford F-350.
A 21-year-old mother has been accused of intentionally immersing her baby in a scalding bath that led to the child's death.
Police say 44 people have been charged with various offenses during a more than year-long investigation into methamphetamine trafficking.
Residents from 50 apartments in a 62-and-older high-rise have had to find temporary living arrangements in Winter Haven.
Sunday Real Estate takes you to Parkland, Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakeland.
A Citizens Band radio antenna was blown over by strong winds Friday and is believed to have touched off a fire that swept through a home.
A student at Summerlin Academy suffered an undisclosed medical emergency on Thursday.
A "shocking video" released by Florida police on Thursday shows a black Ford F-150 pickup truck strike two people and then speed away.
Patch has you covered if you're looking for a special Easter brunch around Lakeland.
A second senior citizen has been accused of exposing himself at Florida's Lake Fanny.
The family of three people slain in an apparent domestic-related triple murder, has started a GoFundMe to pay for their funeral expenses.
The 2019 Boston Marathon is underway Monday. Here’s who’s running from Lakeland.