The shooters were convicted of federal weapons charges — not attempted murder — because none of the victims would cooperate.
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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 inEducation
School District Now Looking At All Arrest Records, Regardless of Outcome
The move comes after the arrest of a Lakeland High School track coach for allegedly sexually battering a student.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Lakeland Rapper’s Killer Will Not Be Charged with Murder
Police say Raheem Bacon fired the first shot; Jamilah Johnson shot back in defense of her mother.
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
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 inNews
Mother, 9-Year-Old Son Die In Rollover Accident on Wet North Lakeland Road
Investigators say there was heavy rain when the SUV overturned into a water-filled ditch.
Posted inCrime / Justice
Three Lakeland Teens Killed in Three-Car Crash on U.S. 98 North
The victims were a 16-year-old girl who was driving and two male passengers, ages 16 and 19.
