The suspect in the kidnapping and slaying of a Lakeland man who went missing in April 2008 will remain behind bars without bail. ...more

December 20, 2009

A jaywalking arrest in Las Vegas led to the capture of a shoplifting suspect accused of running over a security officer at a Brandon Walmart, deputies said Saturday. ...more

December 20, 2009

A jaywalking arrest in Las Vegas led to the capture of a shoplifting suspect accused of running over a security officer at a Brandon Walmart, deputies said today. ...more

December 19, 2009

A 21-year-old Lakeland man was sentenced to three years in prison Friday for threatening Barack Obama the day after the presidential election. ...more

December 19, 2009

The principal of Sikes Elementary School in Lakeland has been accused of raping and molesting an 11-year-old girl. ...more

December 18, 2009

The principal of Sikes Elementary School in Lakeland has been accused of raping and molesting an 11-year-old girl. The charges against Corey Lynn Swindler, 38, do not involve a student at the school. Swindler is not related to the girl but has had access to her for about 10 years through a domestic relationship, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 17, 2009

After eight years behind bars, Jennifer Martin walked through the prison gates Wednesday morning a free woman amid the cheers of inmates left behind. ...more

December 17, 2009

Doing the right thing Editor: Last weekend in Lakeland, home to the corporate headquarters of the Publix Supermarkets, a demonstration was led by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW). ...more

December 12, 2009

Diminished funds to Avon Park's Housing Authority's Section 8 program has led them to transfer it to Lakeland's Housing Authority beginning Jan. 1. ...more

December 12, 2009

Plant at Lakeland for h.s. scores ...more

December 11, 2009