Growers test new method to fight citrus greening
The Dundee Citrus Growers Association is trying a new method to fight citrus greening - in industry's No.1 nemesis.
The Dundee Citrus Growers Association is trying a new method to fight citrus greening - in industry's No.1 nemesis.
Gator attacks, kills family's dog in Auburndale
An Auburndale resident said an alligator attacked and killed her dog at a Polk County park.
An Auburndale resident said an alligator attacked and killed her dog at a Polk County park.
Lakeland looks to provide residents with $20-per-month internet
Lakeland may be jumping into the internet provider business. A new 97-page report from a consultant says providing inexpensive internet access to resident could be profitable for the city and the people who live here.
Lakeland may be jumping into the internet provider business. A new 97-page report from a consultant says providing inexpensive internet access to resident could be profitable for the city and the people who live here.
Couple takes adorable engagement photos in Publix store where they met
It's "where shopping is a pleasure," but for one couple, Publix is so much more: It's where their love story began.
It's "where shopping is a pleasure," but for one couple, Publix is so much more: It's where their love story began.
Parkland shooting victim's father takes school guardian oath in promotion of program
With his hand in the air, Ryan Petty, a parent of Parkland shooting victim Alaina Petty, promised to defend the children of others.
With his hand in the air, Ryan Petty, a parent of Parkland shooting victim Alaina Petty, promised to defend the children of others.
Black bear spotted roaming Polk County
A Florida black bear has been spotted near Lakeland Linder International Airport several times since the weekend.
A Florida black bear has been spotted near Lakeland Linder International Airport several times since the weekend.
Sebring woman's body found on US 92 median in Lakeland
An autopsy scheduled for Tuesday may help determine how 22 year-old Kara Hanvey died.
An autopsy scheduled for Tuesday may help determine how 22 year-old Kara Hanvey died.
D-Day leadership is just one part of Polk County man's legacy
The popular Van Fleet Trail runs through the heart of Polk County, but many may not know the man behind the name played a major role in United States military history.
The popular Van Fleet Trail runs through the heart of Polk County, but many may not know the man behind the name played a major role in United States military history.
Sweeper driver killed in Polk crash
The driver of a street sweeper was killed after rear-ending a dump truck in rural Polk County this morning.
The driver of a street sweeper was killed after rear-ending a dump truck in rural Polk County this morning.
Registered sex offender sexually batters teen in Davenport, deputies say
An out-of-state sex offender was arrested in Davenport, Florida for sexually battering a child, deputies said.
An out-of-state sex offender was arrested in Davenport, Florida for sexually battering a child, deputies said.
Gator bites 'bigger' gator at Circle B Bar Reserve
While one alligator was busy bellowing, another gator creeped up behind it – and bit it.
While one alligator was busy bellowing, another gator creeped up behind it – and bit it.
Gator captured in photo with snake in its mouth trying to escape
A photographer captured a photo of classic, wild Florida while venturing out to the Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County over the weekend.
A photographer captured a photo of classic, wild Florida while venturing out to the Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County over the weekend.
Spook Hill added to National Register of Historic Places
Spook Hill, a gravity-defying phenomenon in Lake Wales, has become a historic attraction now that it has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Spook Hill, a gravity-defying phenomenon in Lake Wales, has become a historic attraction now that it has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Polk County rapper Stephon Stephon shows what happens when criminals try to 'duck Grady'
Central Florida's outspoken sheriff is the central focus of a new song and music video.
Central Florida's outspoken sheriff is the central focus of a new song and music video.
Lake Mirror: Lakeland's historic heart
In the heart of downtown Lakeland is a beautiful lake with a lot of history. Lake Mirror covers 18 acres and is known for the fountain in the center of the water that shoots up over 30 feet.
In the heart of downtown Lakeland is a beautiful lake with a lot of history. Lake Mirror covers 18 acres and is known for the fountain in the center of the water that shoots up over 30 feet.
Huge alligator takes his time crossing path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
Almost exactly one year ago, video of a massive alligator, sauntering across a path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, spread across the internet.
Almost exactly one year ago, video of a massive alligator, sauntering across a path at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, spread across the internet.
Homeland Heritage Park showcases Florida history
Several miles south of Bartow, visitors can experience what life was like in 1800’s Florida – long before air conditioning and motorized farm equipment.
Several miles south of Bartow, visitors can experience what life was like in 1800’s Florida – long before air conditioning and motorized farm equipment.
Above the gardens: Bird's-eye view of Bok Tower
Sitting atop one of the highest points in peninsular Florida is an imposing historic landmark: The 205-foot-tall Bok Tower, constructed 90 years ago by magazine editor Edward Bok.
Sitting atop one of the highest points in peninsular Florida is an imposing historic landmark: The 205-foot-tall Bok Tower, constructed 90 years ago by magazine editor Edward Bok.
On Polk's 'wall of sheriffs,' some faces missing
If you were a fan of ‘Gunsmoke,’ you have something in common with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. And the high-profile sheriff is also a fan of remembering previous sheriffs of Polk County. But pictures of some of them are scarce.
If you were a fan of ‘Gunsmoke,’ you have something in common with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. And the high-profile sheriff is also a fan of remembering previous sheriffs of Polk County. But pictures of some of them are scarce.
Baby alligators soak up the sun at Circle B Bar Reserve
While it’s usually the big, dinosaur-like alligators who get all the attention at Circle B Bar Reserve south of Lakeland, the baby gators there are pretty cute, too.
While it’s usually the big, dinosaur-like alligators who get all the attention at Circle B Bar Reserve south of Lakeland, the baby gators there are pretty cute, too.