Parents and friends establish an endowed scholarship to support cadets and preserve the legacy of the Army reservist killed in the opening days of the war with Iran.

A Lakeland man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he fatally shot another man early Thursday morning ...

Baseball and softball tournaments bring more than 600 teams, thousands of visitors, and millions in economic impact to local fields this spring.

Each month the city of Lakeland recognizes a residential and a commercial property for making improvements that contribute to the overall beauty of the city.

Kennedy Davenport, a senior at Harrison School for the Arts, is this year’s Lakeland Symphony Orchestra Young Artist ...

Lakeland Electric customers will see higher fuel charges starting April 1 after a late-January cold snap raised natural gas ...

A blackout paused Lakeland Community Theatre's performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Friday, Feb. 20, but the cast and ...

More than 800 students explored skilled trade careers at GMF Steel’s Lakeland career fair, highlighting workforce pathways in Polk County’s construction industry.

Get our briefing — Once a week, local news focused on decisions that affect Lakeland. Sign up It was a good night for incumbents as Circuit Judge Catherine Combee held her seat and Polk County School ...

Free tax preparation services are expanding in Polk County through United Way’s VITA program, increasing appointments and helping residents keep more of their refunds.

Catapult provides access to mentorship, shared infrastructure, and capital pathways, which can shape how quickly a company grows.

From pharmacist and World War I veteran to youth mentor and civic advocate, Diggs helped build the foundation of Lakeland’s Black community.