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LAKELAND, FL (October 20, 2023) - This past weekend marked the one-year anniversary of 17-year-old Tye Ketchum. The family has given permission to release Tye's name and photo in hopes that it will generate someone to come forward with information related to this case. On Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 10:17 p.m., uniform patrol officers responded to the Park at ...

LAKELAND, FL (October 18, 2023) | On Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. there will be a ceremony celebrating all veterans with a special focus on the 70^th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

LAKELAND, FL (October 17, 2023) | The eight annual ShredFest 2023 will take place Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 605 Evelyn Avenue, Lakeland. Sponsored by the City of Lakeland, ShredFest is a FREE document shredding event at the City of Lakeland's Solid Waste Office.

LAKELAND, FL (October 17, 2023) | Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) is currently working on the development of two new aircraft departure procedures for Runway 10 and two new aircraft arrival procedures for Runway 28.

LAKELAND, FL (October 13, 2023) | The City of Lakeland is seeking community feedback and opinions regarding services received through interactions with City Departments.

LAKELAND, FL (October 13, 2023) | The Five Points Roundabout construction project will start on October 23, 2023.

LAKELAND, FL (October 11, 2023) | Historic homeowners are invited to attend the 15^th Biennial Historic Home Workshop hosted at Florida Southern College on October 14, 2023.

LAKELAND, FL (September 28, 2023) | The Lakeland Christmas Parade is a time-honored tradition, enjoyed by the community for generations.

LAKELAND, FL (September 28, 2023) - On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at approximately 12:26 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Kathleen Road for a traffic crash involving a pedestrian. At the scene, officers located an unresponsive male who had been struck by a black Lexus. The Lakeland Police Department, Polk County Fire Rescue, and the Lakeland Fire Departmen ...

LAKELAND, FL (September 27, 2023) - On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 10:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Parker Street for a traffic crash involving a single vehicle, a black Nissan Versa. At the scene, officers located an unresponsive male who had been operating the Nissan. The Lakeland Police Department, Polk County Fire Rescue, and ...