Crime
Georgia Law Firm Manager Sentenced to 2 Years for $180K Fraud
Robin Stell abused her position to fund a lavish lifestyle, damaging public trust in legal institutions.
Polk County Cracks Down on Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Rings
Multi-agency operations lead to dozens of arrests and major drug seizures
Polk County Sheriff Hunts For Serial Shoplifter At Lakeland Publix
Suspect allegedly stole from the same store 50 times over 7 months
Politics
Lakeland Constituents Can Make Their Voices Heard During Canady's Mobile Office Hours
Rep. Jennifer Canady and district staff will be available at the Lakeland Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month.
Florida House Advances Bill to Limit Non-Resident Enrollment at Top Universities
Legislation would reserve 95% of fall slots for Florida resident students at preeminent state universities
Lakeland Denies Funding for America 250 Statue
Community Redevelopment Agency rejects $10,000 grant request from patriotic alliance
Sports
2026 Spring Training Schedule Unveiled
MLB teams prepare for the upcoming season with exhibition games across Florida and Arizona
Javier Báez Embraces Versatility as Tigers' Spring Training Unfolds
Detroit shortstop demonstrates willingness to play multiple positions, a shift from his focus a year ago.
Javier Báez addresses WBC suspension for marijuana: 'I'm the one that failed the test'
Báez tested positive for marijuana in a 2023 screening test for that year's WBC and his WBC suspension runs through April 2026.
