Lakeland News

The number of elementary and middle schools earning a preliminary "A" grade increased by 195 over last year in the final year of the current grading system.

July 10, 2014: Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today announced plans to double the CNG station capacity at Saddle Creek Transportation's natural gas station in Lakeland, Fla., where an additional 25 heavy-duty natural gas trucks are expected to fuel.

LAKELAND, Fla. - A man convicted of the 1994 rape and killing of an 11-year-old Lakeland girl is set to be executed Thursday with the victimA s grandmother watching from the witness chamber on behalf of the child and her deceased mother.

LAKELAND, Fla. - A man convicted of the 1994 rape and killing of an 11-year-old Lakeland girl is set to be executed Thursday with the victimA s grandmother watching from the witness chamber on behalf of the child and her deceased mother.

Publix, of course, has had a good thing going for a really long time. If you live in the Southeast -- or know people from the region who can't stop talking about how much they miss it -- you know that Publix deli subs are the stuff of legends, associates are the most courteous in the business , and you just haven't lived until you've walked its ... (more)

Publix, NASCAR and citrus farming helped turn Florida families into some of America's richest families.

How did he come to USF: Swanson comes Lake Gibson High School in Lakeland and originally committed to LSU, then Florida, but both schools backed off due to academic concerns.

SeedWay has entered into a vegetable seed sales and distribution agreement with Howard Fertilizer.

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Hillsborough police report that a motorcyclist has died after he was hit by a woman in Lakeland.

Americans who get married, seek citizenship or lose jobs may find themselves invited to sign up for Obamacare by supporters trying to sustain momentum for the program as political attacks mount in its off-season.

Florida Spine and Injury Institute and Dr. Mohammad Hamtaee are pleased to announce that solutions for pain the in knee joints due to injuries, aging or other causes are available to local residents of the area.

Kelly and David Wilson of Lakeland spent hundreds of hours working on the home with a large group of volunteers.

Man steals phone then posts a picture During the last week of June, a Lakeland woman's cell phone was stolen.

There are a variety of criminal defenses that may be used in court. Each depends on the circumstances of the case.

Should you rent or should you buy? It's a big question that nearly everyone faces at some point in life.

Another exhibition of photography to consider is "Terra Incognita: Photographs of America's Third Coast" at the Polk Museum of Art, 800 E Palmetto St., Lakeland.

A geometry teacher at Haines City High School was arrested, along with 15 others in an online child sex sting.

The case has been forwarded to detectives for further investigation. 14-01465; Petit Theft ; 1798 9th Street North; Stephanie Lucinda Noel, 24, who resides at 1510 Harlow Street, Lehigh Acres Florida was issued a Notice to Appear by patrol officers after concealing merchandise and attempting to leave without paying.

Mr. Jenkins, the blind senior chihuahua saved from a 10 foot deep sewer shown on his way to the vet.