Queen Elizabeth II gifted Lakeland with pair of swans in 1957
Queen Elizabeth left her mark in Polk County back in 1957 when she gifted a pair of royal swans to Lakeland. To this day, swans remain an iconic part of the city's culture.
Queen Elizabeth left her mark in Polk County back in 1957 when she gifted a pair of royal swans to Lakeland. To this day, swans remain an iconic part of the city's culture.
New body camera video released in arrest of Florida man who lost eye
A new video shows the moments that a man was arrested in Gainesville. That man blames the loss of one of his eyes on an aggressive K-9.
A new video shows the moments that a man was arrested in Gainesville. That man blames the loss of one of his eyes on an aggressive K-9.
Federal judge criticizes Florida on additional medical-marijuana licenses
An appeals-court judge this week chided Florida health officials for not following up on promises to grant additional medical-marijuana licenses as required by state law, saying potential applicants are “understandably frustrated” and offering a legal playbook for entrepreneurs who have been shut out of the cannabis market for years.
An appeals-court judge this week chided Florida health officials for not following up on promises to grant additional medical-marijuana licenses as required by state law, saying potential applicants are “understandably frustrated” and offering a legal playbook for entrepreneurs who have been shut out of the cannabis market for years.
Queen Elizabeth sailed into Tampa Bay aboard royal yacht during 1991 visit
Among her worldly travels, Queen Elizabeth made a visit to Tampa more than 30 years ago. As many in the Tampa Bay area slept, the queen's yacht headed for Harbor Island in 1991.
Among her worldly travels, Queen Elizabeth made a visit to Tampa more than 30 years ago. As many in the Tampa Bay area slept, the queen's yacht headed for Harbor Island in 1991.
Gov. DeSantis seeks to expand toll relief through discounts
After establishing a six-month program to save certain commuters about $10 a month on tolls, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to expand the program next year.
After establishing a six-month program to save certain commuters about $10 a month on tolls, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to expand the program next year.
Florida father, son wanted for allegedly 'severely' beating man at wedding reception
A father and son are wanted after they allegedly beat a Lake Mary man at a wedding reception in Lake Helen Saturday night.
A father and son are wanted after they allegedly beat a Lake Mary man at a wedding reception in Lake Helen Saturday night.
Viral TikTok video shows Florida deputy chasing man: Here is the apparent story about what happened
A Florida deputy has gone viral after a 15-second TikTok video of him chasing a suspect amassed nearly 4 million views on the popular social media app.
A Florida deputy has gone viral after a 15-second TikTok video of him chasing a suspect amassed nearly 4 million views on the popular social media app.
From deep sea to outer space, tourism is now reaching the ends of the Earth
The most mysterious realms of Earth and space are becoming more accessible to the average human. Or, at least, the average human with tens of thousands of extra dollars.
The most mysterious realms of Earth and space are becoming more accessible to the average human. Or, at least, the average human with tens of thousands of extra dollars.
Real or fake? Photo of alligator being hauled behind SUV on Florida highway raises questions
A photo of an alligator – presumed to have been killed during a hunt – being hauled behind an SUV in Florida over the weekend has begun to make the rounds on social media – and has people divided and asking questions
A photo of an alligator – presumed to have been killed during a hunt – being hauled behind an SUV in Florida over the weekend has begun to make the rounds on social media – and has people divided and asking questions
Florida man who survived double-lung transplant reacts to Juul settlement
When Walker McKnight was 19, he was a college cheerleader at Florida Atlantic University. But he didn't make it through his first year before he became so ill, that he could have died.
When Walker McKnight was 19, he was a college cheerleader at Florida Atlantic University. But he didn't make it through his first year before he became so ill, that he could have died.
Polk sheriff: Georgia deputy police chief conned by prostitute night before his arrest in undercover sting
A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute during a sting operation in Polk County was in town for a polygraph seminar, investigators said. Prior to his arrest, he told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.
A Georgia deputy police chief who was arrested last week for soliciting a prostitute during a sting operation in Polk County was in town for a polygraph seminar, investigators said. Prior to his arrest, he told undercover detectives that he had been conned out of $200 by a prostitute the night before.
Nice weather draws big crowds to Florida beaches for Labor Day holiday
People packed Volusia County beach as Labor Day marked the unofficial end to summer.
People packed Volusia County beach as Labor Day marked the unofficial end to summer.
Tropical Storm Earl forecast to be season's first major hurricane
The National Hurricane Center continues to track three systems in the Atlantic Ocean, including one hurricane, one tropical storm, and a tropical wave that has emerged off the coast of Africa.
The National Hurricane Center continues to track three systems in the Atlantic Ocean, including one hurricane, one tropical storm, and a tropical wave that has emerged off the coast of Africa.
Summer 2022 finishes as one of warmest seasons ever with records set across country
According to NOAA data, U.S. summers are growing warmer by 1.23°F every century.
According to NOAA data, U.S. summers are growing warmer by 1.23°F every century.
This is how much money you need for a funeral in the US
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
Researchers study dolphin relationships in Florida waterways
A 10-year study in Central Florida waterways has helped researchers better understand dolphin relationships.
A 10-year study in Central Florida waterways has helped researchers better understand dolphin relationships.
Florida eyes shift on property insurer ratings over threats of downgrades
Angry at a ratings agency that raised the possibility of downgrading 17 Florida property insurers, state leaders could be poised to look for an alternative.
Angry at a ratings agency that raised the possibility of downgrading 17 Florida property insurers, state leaders could be poised to look for an alternative.
Halloween Horror Nights begins at Universal Orlando: 8 tips you need to know
Halloween Horror Nights will run during a record-breaking 43 select nights through October 31.
Halloween Horror Nights will run during a record-breaking 43 select nights through October 31.
Sheriff: Sarasota father, daughter share Snapchat video of them burning raccoon alive, get arrested
A video circulating social media of a raccoon being burned alive in a dumpster led to the arrests of a Sarasota father and daughter.
A video circulating social media of a raccoon being burned alive in a dumpster led to the arrests of a Sarasota father and daughter.
Florida to consider activating National Guard members to help at short-staffed prisons
As the state continues to struggle with a shortage of correctional officers, legislators next week will consider a plan that would activate Florida National Guard members to help at prisons.
As the state continues to struggle with a shortage of correctional officers, legislators next week will consider a plan that would activate Florida National Guard members to help at prisons.