LAKELAND, Fla. — A Polk County food bank that suffered catastrophic damage from a tornado in October is once again ready to serve the needs of its community — just in a smaller space. “There are still ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Despite taking a direct hit from a tornado back in October, members of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church continue their mission of serving the community. “I think it’s what God’s called us ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — A year after an EF-2 tornado destroyed Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, the congregation is still feeding hundreds of families in need. “It’s a struggle, but we’re making it work,” said ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Some people would let a tornado defeat them but the pastor at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church sees it as an opportunity. The church was badly damaged by October’s EF-2 tornado. The ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – A Lakeland pastor is taking things one step at a time as he and his church work to recover after Friday’s devastating tornado. Pastor Matt Gilmore of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church ...

KATHLEEN, Fla. — Mt. Tabor Baptist Church met Sunday, as they do every Sunday, but this time at a different location. An EF-2 tornado destroyed their mission center and did major damage to their main ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — The food bank at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Lakeland fed more than 175 people in Polk County each week, but the building is now a pile of rubble after Friday night’s storm. "Seeing ...