The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lakeland man, accusing him of stealing church tithes and offerings. Harold Samuel Williams, 28, was held without bail at the Polk County Jail this morning, records show. He is charged with felony robbery and a misdemeanor, disrupting a religious assembly. ...more

November 18, 2008

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 69 and Florida Hospital wish to thank all of the ladies who brought baked goods to the bake sale held on Sept. 19 at the hospital to benefit the Josh Puppy Program. The Josh Puppy is a stuffed soft plush golden retriever that comes with a dog house and a book titled "I'll be okay." The Josh Puppy is given to every sick child from ages 1-12 years old. ...more

September 26, 2008

Doctors were unable to reattach an 11-year-old Louisiana boy's arm that was retrieved from the belly of the alligator, a family friend said Thursday. ...more

August 1, 2008

The lecture hall where the shooting occurred is closed for the rest of the semester. Extra police and security guards will be on hand. Volunteer counselors will man each classroom, academic department and dormitory. ...more

February 24, 2008

LAKELAND – Police are on the scene of a car crash in Lakeland that has injured at least six people, including some children. The head-on collision happened about 1:30 p.m. at Collins Lane and Lake Hollingsworth Drive. ...more

September 12, 2007