The Lakeland Ledger reports the congregation of Access Church has paid off $1.62 million of outstanding medical debt for low-income Lakeland residents.

LAKELAND, Fla. — Not many people can look at an old event center that used to host wedding receptions and see a house of worship. But few people have had Dale Rhodes’ track record. The church ...

Since 1972, the annual Lakeland Arts Association Fine Art Exhibition hopes to highlight some of the best art from Central ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — A gunman who already had killed one person burst through the doors of a central Florida church on Sunday, shooting and wounding the pastor and associate pastor before ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Two men were arrested after they broke into a church early Friday morning in Lakeland and stole food from inside, deputies say.

LAKELAND, Fla. — — A Lakeland church is giving away a historic home for free. "We got so many calls and so many people wanting the house, we took the sign down," said Deacon John McShane.

MR. LAKELAND Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center will benefit from the Mr. Lakeland event. The center's board has chosen 12 men to participate. Vote as many times as you like for $1 per vote ...

Over the next two Saturdays, Lakeland’s Munn Park will be home to events with live entertainment, food trucks and vendors but the intent behind those events differ.

Some city commissioners in Lakeland are concerned over converting a former church into a bar and event space near downtown, despite owners excitement.

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A “brazen burglar” was arrested Tuesday after police said he was caught on camera running out of a Lakeland arts and crafts store with a cash register drawer.

MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — The St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Winterfest Arts and Crafts Fair is set to return Friday and Saturday, according to event organizers.

LAKELAND, Fla. - Derrick Foster was kneeling in prayer when the gunman burst through the front door of Greater Faith Christian Center Church. He heard shooting, then screams.