The move comes after the Florida Legislature banned drones made in ‘foreign countries of concern.’
Category: Crime / Justice
Posted inCrime / Justice
Four Lakeland Police Officers Resign Under Cloud
All four were in the street crimes unit, which proactively pursues drug dealers and gang members.
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Lakeland Couple’s Murderer Labeled Schizophrenic
The psychiatrist said Marcelle Waldon’s actions showed ‘purposeful steps’ to conceal his crime
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Lakeland Boy, 6, Dies After Unintentional Shooting
Family members say Major Smith was on the autism spectrum. He found a gun in a car outside a Lakeland home.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Lakeland School Employee Accused of Inappropriate Relationship With Student
The man was in charge of an in-school suspension program at Kathleen High School when the relationship started.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Supporters Rally Around Lakeland Woman Accused of Insurance Company Threat
Crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $62,500; two legal experts say police were obligated to charge her.
Posted inPublic Safety
High-Profile Polk Case Resulted in a Policy Change for Local Prosecutors
The State Attorney’s Office gives greater scrutiny before charging juveniles with lying about sex assaults; Polk Sheriff procedures are unchanged.
Posted inTransportation
Avelo Adds Flights Between Lakeland and Nashville
Airport director: In airline’s first five months here, 60% of passengers are tourists and 40% are locals.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Judge: Child Mass Murder Survivor’s Statements Can Be Heard in Court
The child was 11 in 2021 when she was wounded and four family members were killed in their north Lakeland home.
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Lakeland Detectives Narrowly Escape Being Shot
Security camera footage shows a man firing 15 rounds toward their passing SUV as a little girl watches.