Lakeland News

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.

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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.

The Lakeland, Florida native opted for UCLA over the likes of Ohio State, Florida, Auburn, Notre Dame and Wisconsin, among others.

Here are five things you need to know happening in Florida on Monday, June 30, 2014.

One suspect is dead, three others have been arrested and authorities in Polk County are looking for two other suspects in a pair of carjackings Sunday.

On June 29th at approx. 3:05 a.m., the Lakeland Police Department responded to an armed carjacking at Barnett Park, 121 South Lake Avenue.

FHP investigating Polk carjacking A woman was carjacked early Sunday morning on Wabash Avenue in Lakeland.

In their Member Advisory issued on March 28, 2014, the Canadian Snowbird Association discussed the joint Canada/U.S. declaration titled Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness .