Safari Wilderness Ranch experience in Lakeland offering camel rides
The Safari Wilderness Ranch experience in Lakeland offers camel rides.
The Safari Wilderness Ranch experience in Lakeland offers camel rides.
International youth football tournament attracts thousands to Haines City
Thousands are in Haines City this weekend for an international youth football tournament featuring teams from Canada and cities throughout the United States.
Thousands are in Haines City this weekend for an international youth football tournament featuring teams from Canada and cities throughout the United States.
Student artwork on display at Lake Wales Public Library
One of the longest-running Lake Wales traditions highlights the artwork of students in the area.
One of the longest-running Lake Wales traditions highlights the artwork of students in the area.
Polk County to hire 75 new firefighters to improve work-life balance, reduce high turnover
Polk County will soon be looking to fill dozens of new firefighter, paramedic and EMT positions to reduce overtime hours-- a move the head of the local firefighter's union is calling "a step in the right direction."
Polk County will soon be looking to fill dozens of new firefighter, paramedic and EMT positions to reduce overtime hours-- a move the head of the local firefighter's union is calling "a step in the right direction."
Lakeland organization giving free prom attire with the promise of a drug-free night 13 years and counting
Prom season is just around the corner, and for many high school students, that means finding the perfect dress or suit.
Prom season is just around the corner, and for many high school students, that means finding the perfect dress or suit.
'Road rage' bullet on I-4 came within inches of young woman's head, sheriff asking for tips
A 22-year-old woman came just inches away from being shot in the head while driving along I-4 in Polk County on Wednesday afternoon between Polk City and Auburndale when a stray bullet shot across the interstate.
A 22-year-old woman came just inches away from being shot in the head while driving along I-4 in Polk County on Wednesday afternoon between Polk City and Auburndale when a stray bullet shot across the interstate.
Florida man accused of Winter Haven Walmart theft plays role in nabbing domestic violence suspect: WHPD
What do a habitual shoplifter and a repeat domestic abuser have in common? Winter Haven police say they were both busted at a Walmart parking lot by eagle-eyed officers who recognized one suspect while detaining the other for different reasons.
What do a habitual shoplifter and a repeat domestic abuser have in common? Winter Haven police say they were both busted at a Walmart parking lot by eagle-eyed officers who recognized one suspect while detaining the other for different reasons.
Driver arrested months after Polk County crash that killed 84-year-old man
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested the driver accused of speeding moments before the crash.
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested the driver accused of speeding moments before the crash.
Swan theft suspect arrested, 2nd man sought, Polk deputies say
One of two men accused of stealing a pair of swans and their eggs from a Polk County mobile home community has been arrested, the sheriff's office announced.
One of two men accused of stealing a pair of swans and their eggs from a Polk County mobile home community has been arrested, the sheriff's office announced.
Driver killed in fiery crash involving box truck, semi-truck on Polk Parkway
A driver died after a box truck rear-ended a semi-truck on the Polk Parkway, causing a fire and blocking traffic for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A driver died after a box truck rear-ended a semi-truck on the Polk Parkway, causing a fire and blocking traffic for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Bartow becomes latest Florida community to debate fluoride in water
Bartow is considering whether to remove fluoride from its water.
Bartow is considering whether to remove fluoride from its water.
Lakes Wales man arrested for stabbing victim over $4 used to buy crack cocaine: Police
A Lake Wales man was arrested for stabbing someone over $4 used to buy crack cocaine, according to police.
A Lake Wales man was arrested for stabbing someone over $4 used to buy crack cocaine, according to police.
New cutting-edge tech helps cure lung cancer at Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland Regional Health is using new cutting-edge technology to help them cure lung cancer.
Lakeland Regional Health is using new cutting-edge technology to help them cure lung cancer.
Fentanyl, cash found in Florida man's socks after witness helps troopers catch him: FHP
A man faces a list of charges after troopers say he ran from them with a bag of fentanyl pills in one of his socks, and a witness helped catch him.
A man faces a list of charges after troopers say he ran from them with a bag of fentanyl pills in one of his socks, and a witness helped catch him.
Stolen black swans, eggs found safe as investigation continues: PCSO
Two beloved black swans and their eggs have been found safe in the Miami area days after they were stolen from a Polk County mobile home community, the sheriff's office confirmed to FOX 13 on Monday.
Two beloved black swans and their eggs have been found safe in the Miami area days after they were stolen from a Polk County mobile home community, the sheriff's office confirmed to FOX 13 on Monday.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run, Polk County deputies searching for driver
Polk County deputies say they're searching for the driver who took off after hitting and killing a man early Monday.
Polk County deputies say they're searching for the driver who took off after hitting and killing a man early Monday.
Polk County woman accused of attacking man with garden hoe after plans to 'hang out' fell through
A Polk County woman is accused of attacking a man with a garden hoe after the two were planning to "hang out" earlier in the evening.
A Polk County woman is accused of attacking a man with a garden hoe after the two were planning to "hang out" earlier in the evening.
Beloved black swans, eggs stolen from Polk County mobile home park: ‘Devastating’
Residents of a Polk County mobile home community are pleading for the safe return of their two beloved black swans and their eggs.
Residents of a Polk County mobile home community are pleading for the safe return of their two beloved black swans and their eggs.
Polk County organizations combat senior loneliness with Valentine's Day cards, hot meals
Valentine's Day is all about sharing love with your friends and family, but for the older generation, sometimes they've outlived their loved ones, making the holiday very lonely.
Valentine's Day is all about sharing love with your friends and family, but for the older generation, sometimes they've outlived their loved ones, making the holiday very lonely.
Florida K9s honored in Lakeland for heroic efforts
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.