Editorial: For their sacrifice, troops deserve accountability
Major Cody Khork is home now, less than two hours away from his native Winter Haven and the tidy three-bedroom house he owned on the outskirts of Lakeland. D...
May 25, 2026Open source
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Lakeland approves 800-home development on former Wedgewood golf course, residents raise traffic concerns
A former golf course and country club in north Lakeland will now become an 800-home development.
May 20, 2026Open source
Evans falls apart after great start at Lakeland; Oak Ridge wins, ties
Evans played well in its first jamboree game in Lakeland but struggled in its second. Oak Ridge won and tied in its two spring jamboree outings.
May 18, 2026Open source
Meetings, lawyers, negotiations, more meetings: Lakeland still without a leader
Meetings, lawyers, negotiations, more meetings: Lakeland still without a leader
May 15, 2026Open source
Bostick clears regional hurdles for state bid
LAKELAND — Sebring’s Antayvion Bostick won the 400 hurdles title and finished third in the 110 hurdles at the FHSAA Class 3A, Region 2 Track and Field Me...
May 6, 2026Open source
87 Polk County veterans depart Lakeland on Honor Flight for day-long trip to Washington, D.C.
It’s a trip of a lifetime for some of our military veterans.
May 5, 2026Open source
Lakeland mobile home fire leaves 1 dead, 2 dogs killed: LFD
One adult and two dogs are dead following a mobile home fire in Lakeland Monday afternoon, according to fire officials.
May 5, 2026Open source
PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland falls on walk-off hit at districts
JASON DUCHOW PHOTOGRAPHY Lakeland senior Jake Larcher puts the tag on a Lewiston runner during their game in the 5A Region 1 tournament at Memorial Field in...
May 2, 2026Open source
Lakeland International Airport reopens after bomb threat shut down operations
Lakeland International Airport reopens after bomb threat shut down operations
May 2, 2026Open source
Florida "Santa Claus" arrested in undercover child sex sting, sheriff says Thomas Hicks, 68, of Lakeland, f...
Thomas Hicks, 68, of Lakeland, faces numerous charges including human trafficking and using a computer to seduce a child.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
'America's worst girlfriend' was shown incredible mercy by her ex-boyfriend after sex tape scandal... but n...
Kristina Taylor, 36, was charged with sexual cyber harassment on October 27 and faced two months in jail until the man she wronged intervened. Now the form...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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A 68-year-old Lakeland man was arrested this week after allegedly offering money to have sex with a minor during an undercover operation, the Polk County She...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Frost Advisory in effect for parts of SE Michigan overnight into Tuesday morning
The Detroit National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston, Oakland, and Genesee counties from midnig...
May 11, 2026Open source
Urine hazing investigation reopened: Michigan school district admits misconduct
A mother says her 14-year-old son walked away from the Fowlerville High School wrestling team because he was urinated on in the locker-room showers.
May 9, 2026Open source
Frost Advisory remains in effect across parts of Metro Detroit as cold air lingers
A Frost Advisory remains in effect overnight for parts of Metro Detroit, including Oakland, Livingston, Washtenaw, Lenawee, and St. Clair counties, as unseas...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Stephen Colbert returns to the airwaves, appearing on community access television in Michigan
One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of “The Late Show" on CBS, he made a surprise appearance hosting the “Only in Monroe” commun...
May 24, 2026Open source
Warming up across Metro Detroit for Sunday and Memorial Day
Southeast Michigan will turn warmer, but see more rain Sunday ahead of sunshine Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
Colbert appears on Michigan show broadcast night after "The Late Show" finale Stephen Colbert made a surpri...
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night a...
May 23, 2026Open source
Cooler across Metro Detroit for the rest of the week
Southeast Michigan will see below-average temperatures to end the week.
May 20, 2026Open source
After back-to-back days of severe storms in Metro Detroit, cooler, calmer weather arrives mid-week
After multiple rounds of severe weather to start the week, southeast Michigan is finally getting a break from the storms.
May 20, 2026Open source
Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Growing up, Mikala Sposito dreamed of being a trailblazer.
May 17, 2026Open source
Detroit Pistons force Game 7 after win against the Cavaliers, 115-94
The series was 3-2 and Detroit was facing elimination from the NBA playoffs if they lost a third time in a row. However, Detroit answered back, winning Game...
May 16, 2026Open source
Detroit nonprofit offers free car repairs, food, clothing and more to community
The Redford Brightmoor Initiative operates out of two locations — one in Redford and one in the Brightmoor neighborhood — offering programs that range fr...
May 16, 2026Open source
TV20 Detroit will be new TV home for the Detroit Pistons starting this fall
The Detroit Pistons announced today a new local media television rights agreement with Scripps Sports beginning with the 2026‑27 NBA season.
May 16, 2026Open source
East Lansing police release bodycam footage of deadly shooting of Owings Mills man
East Lansing Police release body camera footage of fatal shooting of Michigan State University student and Owings Mills native Isaiah Kirby following stabbin...
May 16, 2026Open source
Music Hall gets final OK for $166M nonprofit bond issue for expansion after years of stops and starts
If all goes according to schedule, the Detroit nonprofit arts organization plans to break ground this summer.
May 15, 2026Open source
Michigan’s largest credit union opens its first Detroit branch
The largest credit union in the state just opened its first Detroit branch.
May 14, 2026Open source
Rocket Mortgage takes aim at crosstown rival UWM in lawsuit
Detroit-based Rocket filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that the Pontiac-headquartered UWM has engaged in breach of contract.
May 14, 2026Open source
Residents of America's iconic 'Tree Town' fume as local power company goes on 'massacre' chopping spree
Residents of Ann Arbor in Michigan claim their local utility company has trimmed back trees until they look hideous. The firm, DTE Energy, says the maintenan...
May 13, 2026Open source
Graduation celebrations come with a hefty price tag; experts say you can celebrate without breaking the bank
Graduation season is in full swing across metro Detroit, and for many families, honoring their graduate comes with a significant financial commitment.
May 12, 2026Open source
Black Bear spotted in Metro Detroit: Officials investigating Flat Rock sighting
Officials are investigating a potential black bear sighting in Flat Rock after video appeared to show one walking near a home. The police department said the...
May 12, 2026Open source
Michigan Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Deleted Posts Supporting BLM, 'Trans Women' and Hillary Clinton
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow deleted dozens of social media posts in which she endorsed the Black Lives Matter movement, praised ath...
May 12, 2026Open source
Wayne County clerk rejects attempt to disqualify candidate from primary ballot over her name change
Wayne County clerk rejects attempt to disqualify candidate from primary ballot over her name change
May 12, 2026Open source
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Lakeland is in Livingston County, Michigan.
Region: Michigan
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NCAA women’s golf: Defending champion Northwestern fails to qualify for match play
The big surprise is Eastern Michigan in its NCAA women's golf championship debut.
May 26, 2026Open source
Stephen Colbert returns to the airwaves, appearing on community access television in Michigan
One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of “The Late Show" on CBS, he made a surprise appearance hosting the “Only in Monroe” commun...
May 24, 2026Open source
Warming up across Metro Detroit for Sunday and Memorial Day
Southeast Michigan will turn warmer, but see more rain Sunday ahead of sunshine Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged with shooting Indiana deputy at hospital: police
A suspect has been charged in the shooting of an Indiana deputy at a hospital in Michigan City on Friday morning, according to the Indiana State Police.
May 23, 2026Open source
La Porte County deputy shot at Michigan City hospital undergoes 8-hour surgery, suspect charged
La Porte County Deputy Jon Samuelson, shot at Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital, underwent an eight-hour surgery. Sharod Grafton is charged.
May 23, 2026Open source
Man charged in Michigan City hospital shooting that left LaPorte County Sheriff's deputy critically injured...
A 22-year-old man has been charged in a shooting at a Franciscan Health hospital in Michigan City, Indiana, on Friday that left a LaPorte County Sheriff'...
May 23, 2026Open source
Michigan Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue employee accused of helping steal $7,500 in merchandise: officials
A Saks Fifth Avenue on Michigan Avenue employee has been charged after helping other people steal more than $7,500-worth of merchandise from the store, accor...
May 23, 2026Open source
Colbert appears on Michigan show broadcast night after "The Late Show" finale Stephen Colbert made a surpri...
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night a...
May 23, 2026Open source
LaPorte County deputy shot at Michigan City hospital undergoes "successful" surgery The LaPorte County Sher...
The LaPorte County Sheriff's deputy who was shot and critically wounded at a hospital in Michigan City, Indiana, on Friday has undergone a surgery offic...
May 23, 2026Open source
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