Growing city of Lakeland embraces its history, as it looks ahead to its future
Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, so it’s hard to imagine it first started out as 80 acres of land more than a century ago.
Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County, so it’s hard to imagine it first started out as 80 acres of land more than a century ago.
Woman opening up Mother's Day present almost got struck by lightning
A woman in Arizona said her mother was opening up a Mother's Day present when she almost got struck by lightning.
A woman in Arizona said her mother was opening up a Mother's Day present when she almost got struck by lightning.
Frightened, orphaned coyote pup gets help from trooper
A tiny coyote pup was stranded without its mother along the edge of busy roadway until a Massachusetts State Police officer helped give it a room for the night.
A tiny coyote pup was stranded without its mother along the edge of busy roadway until a Massachusetts State Police officer helped give it a room for the night.
Spotted: Big cat perched atop power pole along I-75
A traffic camera along a Florida highway captured what appeared to be a big cat, possibly a bobcat, sitting atop a power pole.
A traffic camera along a Florida highway captured what appeared to be a big cat, possibly a bobcat, sitting atop a power pole.
Tampa chef, James Beard semifinalist heads to Kentucky Derby
While horses and jockeys get ready to run the "the greatest two minutes in sports" at Churchill Downs, top chefs from around the country are preparing to show off their culinary skills for the glitterati of the crowd.
While horses and jockeys get ready to run the "the greatest two minutes in sports" at Churchill Downs, top chefs from around the country are preparing to show off their culinary skills for the glitterati of the crowd.
Kentucky Derby party will help support victims of domestic abuse in Tampa Bay
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most exciting two minutes in sports. In Tampa Bay, one non-profit is hosting a derby party for a purpose.
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most exciting two minutes in sports. In Tampa Bay, one non-profit is hosting a derby party for a purpose.
Adorable 'Cinderella Pony' makes debut at Walt Disney World
There's an adorable new member of the royal family at the Magic Kingdom!
There's an adorable new member of the royal family at the Magic Kingdom!
Florida woman finds large gator knocking at her front door
A Florida woman came home to an unwanted guest at her front door. Donna Heiss tells WKMG that as she pulled into her garage on Thursday, her neighbors yelled for her to get inside. Once inside, she looked out the glass front door and saw a large alligator looking back at her.
A Florida woman came home to an unwanted guest at her front door. Donna Heiss tells WKMG that as she pulled into her garage on Thursday, her neighbors yelled for her to get inside. Once inside, she looked out the glass front door and saw a large alligator looking back at her.
Tough and tiny Chihuahua ready for adoption after suffering broken legs
A tiny Chihuahua arrived at SPCA Tampa Bay a few months ago – underweight and with two broken legs. He is small, but he is mighty, and ready for a new home.
A tiny Chihuahua arrived at SPCA Tampa Bay a few months ago – underweight and with two broken legs. He is small, but he is mighty, and ready for a new home.
Your safest bet at Tampa's Hard Rock is the food
While the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is under some major renovations, there are plenty of delicious places to eat.
While the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is under some major renovations, there are plenty of delicious places to eat.
Forecast: Severe weather possible Friday afternoon
A cold front is expected to blow through the Bay Area on Friday, bringing a chance of severe storms and even the possibility of some tornados.
A cold front is expected to blow through the Bay Area on Friday, bringing a chance of severe storms and even the possibility of some tornados.
Preview: Florida's tallest launch roller coaster, Tigris, opens Friday
Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster is coming in at full force.
Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster is coming in at full force.
John Jonchuck found guilty of murdering 5-year-old daughter
Four years after the crime that horrified the Tampa Bay area, John Jonchuck was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing his young daughter to her death from a bridge.
Four years after the crime that horrified the Tampa Bay area, John Jonchuck was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing his young daughter to her death from a bridge.
Notre Dame fire: Search for 'father and daughter' captured in touching photo before blaze goes viral
A touching photo taken just before a devastating fire ripped through the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being widely shared online in hopes of finding the man and young girl in the image.
A touching photo taken just before a devastating fire ripped through the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being widely shared online in hopes of finding the man and young girl in the image.
Firefighters battle massive blaze at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral
Firefighters battled a massive blaze Monday at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral that sent ash pouring onto tourists and flames shooting out of the world-famous 12th-century monument.
Firefighters battled a massive blaze Monday at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral that sent ash pouring onto tourists and flames shooting out of the world-famous 12th-century monument.
Kitten and dog fosters needed in Pinellas County
Kittens and pups in Pinellas County need foster homes, and Pinellas County Animal Services says all it takes is "a big heart, but only a small amount of time."
Kittens and pups in Pinellas County need foster homes, and Pinellas County Animal Services says all it takes is "a big heart, but only a small amount of time."
Young gator uses crosswalk in Land O' Lakes
Alligators are a fairly common sight in Florida. But it's not every day you see one crossing the road in a crosswalk!
Alligators are a fairly common sight in Florida. But it's not every day you see one crossing the road in a crosswalk!
Impromptu cow parade closes roadway in Miami Lakes
Pedestrians in Miami Lakes were treated to an impromptu cow parade Friday when a herd trotted through the streets.
Pedestrians in Miami Lakes were treated to an impromptu cow parade Friday when a herd trotted through the streets.
Sugar Sand Festival returns to Clearwater Beach
Get ready to see some incredible – and sandy – creations on Clearwater Beach.
Get ready to see some incredible – and sandy – creations on Clearwater Beach.
SpaceX's first commercial Falcon Heavy mission complete
The world’s most powerful rocket blasted off Thursday evening for only its second flight ever. And while there was no ‘Starman’ or red roadster atop the Falcon Heavy this time, the communications satellite riding into space still represented an important payload for SpaceX.
The world’s most powerful rocket blasted off Thursday evening for only its second flight ever. And while there was no ‘Starman’ or red roadster atop the Falcon Heavy this time, the communications satellite riding into space still represented an important payload for SpaceX.