Two passengers emerged unscathed after the single-engine Cessna Skyhawk touched down in a north Lakeland pasture.
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Automatic License Plate Readers Will Be a ‘Force Multiplier’ for Lakeland PD
The new law enforcement tool will be paid for with proceeds from the city’s red light camera program.
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Firefighters, City Quarrel Over Purchase of Costly Communication Devices
The union says having radio signal repeaters in every fire truck is vital for firefighters’ safety; the Fire Chief says three are enough.
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Neighbors Seek Safety Improvements Following Second Car-in-House Accident
County officials say they have improved signage on North Crystal Lake Drive and are open to further suggestions.
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Lakeland Mom and Two Kids Killed in Crash on Kathleen Road
Mavaria “Vari” Carter, 33, her 6-year-old daughter and her 13-year-old son died. Two other family members are in critical condition.
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Another Sinkhole Opens Along Scott Lake Road
The sinkhole is smaller than one that developed in June in the same dry retention pond. It is not a threat to homes, a county official said.
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Polk County Sends Help to Battered North Florida
‘We got spared down here so we’re going to go up there and try to help our fellow linemen.’
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Relief as Hurricane Idalia Spares Lakeland
Lakeland Electric reported 10,019 customers lost power briefly, but nearly all were restored by Wednesday morning.
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Photos: Lakeland Prepares for Hurricane Idalia
Lakeland residents took time Tuesday to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, possible flooding and power outages.
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Sheriff Judd Wants Teens to Slow Down: ‘Speed Kills’
High-speed crash on County Road 540A ‘absolutely disintegrated’ car, killing 18-year-old driver and leaving passenger in critical condition.