Florida's Green Swamp plays crucial role in state's waterways
Florida’s Green Swamp is is an area of ecological and hydrologic importance, and is crucial to the maintenance of our drinking water. FOX 13’s Drone Zone gives us an aerial view of its health and history.
Florida’s Green Swamp is is an area of ecological and hydrologic importance, and is crucial to the maintenance of our drinking water. FOX 13’s Drone Zone gives us an aerial view of its health and history.
Suspect charged with kidnapping after carjacking vehicle with 3 kids inside; 2nd suspect at large
A man is in jail and another man on the run after an armed carjacking a mother and her three children in Bartow Sunday night.
A man is in jail and another man on the run after an armed carjacking a mother and her three children in Bartow Sunday night.
Pedestrian killed in Polk County hit and run
Nichole Lynn Williams, 44, was killed Friday night after being struck by what appears to be an older model SUV or pick-up truck, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Nichole Lynn Williams, 44, was killed Friday night after being struck by what appears to be an older model SUV or pick-up truck, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
FHP: 1 dead after tractor-trailer crash in Polk County
A 25-year-old woman died Friday evening after the car she was driving collided with a tractor-trailer in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 25-year-old woman died Friday evening after the car she was driving collided with a tractor-trailer in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Winter Haven police search for two shoplifting suspects
Police are asking for the public's help to identify two shoplifting suspects seen on camera stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of merchandise from a Winter Garden department store.
Police are asking for the public's help to identify two shoplifting suspects seen on camera stealing hundreds of dollars' worth of merchandise from a Winter Garden department store.
After four years lost in Florida forest, hero bloodhound gets second chance with loving family
A bloodhound recently rescued by a woman in Polk County has quite the story, and the latest chapter began with a phone call from his former owner.
A bloodhound recently rescued by a woman in Polk County has quite the story, and the latest chapter began with a phone call from his former owner.
Frostproof football team sidelined after coach tests positive for COVID-19
The Frostproof Bulldogs will start the new season with two losses after having to cancel two games due to COVID-19.
The Frostproof Bulldogs will start the new season with two losses after having to cancel two games due to COVID-19.
Lawsuit: Mother of three dying of breast cancer suing Haines City clinic for medical negligence
A former Haines City woman says she is dying from stage IV triple-negative breast cancer after medical staff at Doctor Today TLC clinic failed to diagnose or treat her even though she went to the clinic five times complaining of a lump and pain in her left breast.
A former Haines City woman says she is dying from stage IV triple-negative breast cancer after medical staff at Doctor Today TLC clinic failed to diagnose or treat her even though she went to the clinic five times complaining of a lump and pain in her left breast.
Amazon's Auburndale fulfillment center opens, adding 500 jobs in Polk County
Amazon just opened its newest operation, a fulfillment center in Auburndale, where 500 jobs starting at $15 an hour are up for grabs.
Amazon just opened its newest operation, a fulfillment center in Auburndale, where 500 jobs starting at $15 an hour are up for grabs.
Bay Area leaders begin discussions about mask mandate exit strategy
Health experts attribute the steady decline in Florida's new COVID-19 case numbers to measures like social distancing and mask-wearing. While mask mandates remain in effect in several Bay Area communities, some local leaders are beginning to consider when is the appropriate time to loosen them.
Health experts attribute the steady decline in Florida's new COVID-19 case numbers to measures like social distancing and mask-wearing. While mask mandates remain in effect in several Bay Area communities, some local leaders are beginning to consider when is the appropriate time to loosen them.
Car slams into Winter Haven gas station shop, killing customer inside
A gas station customer in Winter Haven died after a car slammed into the store where he was shopping Sunday morning.
A gas station customer in Winter Haven died after a car slammed into the store where he was shopping Sunday morning.
‘Lucky’ cat gets adopted after being rescued from 2 concrete pillars in Winter Haven
A cat with nine lives was rescued from two concrete pillars and then got adopted.
A cat with nine lives was rescued from two concrete pillars and then got adopted.
PCSO: Excessive speed, impairment factors in crash that killed Dundee man
Ismael Jaime Jr., 21, of Dundee, was killed early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Patterson Road in Haines City, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Ismael Jaime Jr., 21, of Dundee, was killed early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Patterson Road in Haines City, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Hardee County correctional officers charged with burglary, battery
Hardee County correctional officers Vickearia Harrieth, 20, and Alyssia Garza-Helms, 22, have been charged with burglary and battery in an altercation inside of a Winter Haven apartment.
Hardee County correctional officers Vickearia Harrieth, 20, and Alyssia Garza-Helms, 22, have been charged with burglary and battery in an altercation inside of a Winter Haven apartment.
Families welcome chance to see loved ones in nursing homes, despite restrictions
Loved ones are now allowed to visit their relatives in nursing homes, which ends a very long wait.
Loved ones are now allowed to visit their relatives in nursing homes, which ends a very long wait.
Confusion in Polk after Lakeland football team's COVID-19 case
The Lakeland High School football team shut down activities for two weeks following a positive COVID-19 test, the district confirmed Wednesday.
The Lakeland High School football team shut down activities for two weeks following a positive COVID-19 test, the district confirmed Wednesday.
Warner University trying to create protective 'bubble' against COVID-19
Professional sports teams are doing it. Now, a Polk County school is trying the same approach to ward off COVID-19.
Professional sports teams are doing it. Now, a Polk County school is trying the same approach to ward off COVID-19.
Amazon set to bring 500 jobs to Auburndale by opening fourth facility in Polk County
Polk County is an Amazon hub of sorts for the Sunshine State. The online retail giant is set to open its fourth facility in the county, in Auburndale. It’s set to also bring 500 jobs to the city.
Polk County is an Amazon hub of sorts for the Sunshine State. The online retail giant is set to open its fourth facility in the county, in Auburndale. It’s set to also bring 500 jobs to the city.
Polk deputy responds to call about alligator in shed, realizes it was a pool float
A deputy in Polk County responded to a call about a possible alligator in a shed, but quickly realized it would be easy to subdue.
A deputy in Polk County responded to a call about a possible alligator in a shed, but quickly realized it would be easy to subdue.
Lakeland suspends high school football because of COVID-19 case
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts are the latest high school football team to be sidelined by COVID-19.
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts are the latest high school football team to be sidelined by COVID-19.