One of six new RICE engines was damaged, but work to install the others will continue as planned while it is repaired.
Category: Transportation
Posted inCrime / Justice
Driver Flees After Crashing Car Into Lake Hollingsworth
No one was injured in the 8:30 p.m. accident Tuesday, but the driver was arrested.
Posted inTransportation
Two Years Down, One More to Go: Pipkin Road Widening to Continue Through 2024
The $55.6 million project is being paid for by Polk County and, partially, the city of Lakeland.
Posted inTransportation
Roundabout Approved For Five-Points Intersection Near Bonnet Springs Park
City officials want public input on how to handle pedestrian, bicycle traffic through the railroad underpass.
Posted inPublic Safety
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.
Posted inPublic Safety
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.
Posted inCrime / Justice
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.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Baby Critically Injured, Four Others Hospitalized After Crash Involving Citrus Connection Bus
The 11-month-old girl was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital after the bus turned in front of the car her mother was driving.
Posted inTransportation
Lakeland Commissioners Consider Adding More Red-Light Cameras
The camera at South Florida Avenue and Beacon Road needs to be relocated. LPD has suggested two alternate locations.
Posted inTransportation
Ambulance Driver Faulted for Crash Into Former ‘Proud Gator’ Store
Pedestrian refuge island and concrete ‘road diet’ barricades also mentioned in PCSO crash report.