Top Tigers Prospect Kevin McGonigle to Start at Shortstop in Spring Debut
21-year-old shortstop will get first chance to impress in MLB camp
Detroit Tigers Unveil 2 Alternate Uniforms for 2026
Tigers' Troy Melton Sidelined with Arm Soreness
Crime
Suspect Wanted After Man Shot to Death Outside Lakeland Cocktail Lounge
Lakeland police are searching for a 34-year-old man they say shot and killed another man outside a local bar.

Authorities Hunt Suspect in Lakeland Liquor Store Theft
Polk County deputies seek public's help identifying man who allegedly stole $72 worth of merchandise from Everest Liquor & Smoke Hub.
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.
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
Westbury Pitcher Seelinger Earns Tigers Spring Training Invite
After a decade in the minors, the 30-year-old reliever gets his shot at the majors.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal shines in spring training debut
Two-time defending AL Cy Young winner tosses two scoreless innings, but Detroit falls to Twins
Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal to Make Just 1 Start for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
Skubal plans to stick to his regular spring training regimen with the Detroit Tigers.