U.S. 98 South Crash Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Apr 16, 2019 at 6:58 am Fox 13 News

Shannon Oglesby, the 47-year-old manager of Web Pro Realty, died Sunday night when the Jeep she was riding in crashed into a utility pole on U.S. 98 across from the entrance to Oak Hill Cemetery. Rodney Wimberly, 52, who was driving the Jeep Wrangler, was in critical condition Monday morning. Deputies said it appeared the Jeep was racing a sports bike when it went out of control, and they hope to find the person riding on the motorcycle.
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Burned-Out Family Upset They Can’t Retrieve Possessions

Apr 13, 2019 at 9:57 am News Channel 8

A Lakeland mom tells WFLA she’s angry she can’t retrieve family treasures from their burned-out apartment. She says she was under duress the night of the fire when managers at Arbor Glen Apartments encouraged her to sign a release form. Management says safety concerns prohibit former residents from entering the 24 units that burned March 11.

People/ Public Safety

Woman Demands Answers After Hyundai Burned in Her Garage

Apr 10, 2019 at 8:18 am ABC Action News

After her 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe caught fire in the garage of her Lakeland home, Kym Borden wants to know why the federal government waited to start investigating reports of fires in certain Hyundai and Kia models.

Public Safety

Report: Rate of DUI Fatalities Growing in Lakeland

Apr 10, 2019 at 6:51 am

The number of DUI deaths has increased here in recent years, according to a new report that ranks Lakeland as second in drunken-driving fatalities among Florida’s larger cities. More

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LPD: Help Find Missing Resident Jimmie Fulse

Apr 9, 2019 at 8:01 am

The Lakeland Police Department issued a plea Monday night for help locating Jimmie Fulse, 67, who went missing from his home at 1216 ½ E. Parker St. and may be in the Grove Park/Bartow Road area. He was last seen wearing a red shirt, black pants with a red stripe, and gray shoes. He is 5-foot-4 and weighs about 130 pounds. If you have any information, please call 863.834.6900.

Public Safety

Report Sheds Light on Fatal Seaplane Crash

Mar 31, 2019 at 9:07 am News Channel 8

The National Transportation Board ruled out mechanical failure in the Winter Haven seaplane crash last month that took the life of Lakeland flight instructor James Wagner. The flight crew could not restart the plane’s left engine after simulating engine failure, the NTSB says in a preliminary report | ALSO: Ledger coverage

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Polk Fire Captain Resigns as Fatal Fire Probe Continues

Mar 12, 2019 at 1:17 pm News Channel 8

The resignation of Capt. James Williams “is the result of an internal investigation after the employee was alleged to have posted photos and/or videos taken during emergency response incidents to his personal social media accounts,” a county spokesman said.

Public Safety

LPD Reports Overall Crime Down as Homicides, Robberies, Assaults Rise

Mar 12, 2019 at 12:21 pm

Larcenies in Lakeland dropped by 500 between 2017 and 2018, by far the biggest dip in a new report showing crime down by 550 incidents here last year. However, homicides are up from 1 to 8, robberies are up from 89 to 106, and assaults are up from 144 to 200, according to stats released today. More

Downtown/ Public Safety

Downtown Rail Crossings Blocked; Use Florida Ave. or US 98

Mar 12, 2019 at 11:38 am Twitter: Downtown Lakeland

The railroad tracks are closed at Ingraham Ave., Massachusetts Ave, Kentucky Ave, Tennessee Ave, and Missouri Ave. in Downtown Lakeland for maintenance by CSX for an unknown period of time. Please use South Florida Ave. or HWY 98 when traveling from north to south. pic.twitter.com/AgcPDTZ5Xw

— Downtown Lakeland (@DowntownLkld) March 12, 2019

Public Safety

Arbor Glen Fire Leaves Several Dozen Residents Homeless

Mar 11, 2019 at 11:18 pm News Channel 8

A fire that started Monday evening in the attic of a building at Arbor Glen Apartments, located near Lakeland Hills Boulevard and Old Combee Road (map), left the residents of 24 units homeless.
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