Thursday, May 24 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-24 23:28:00 GMT
A sea of people kicked off the countdown to the water park opening by setting a world record: 1,200 people threw beach balls in the air at the same time.
A sea of people kicked off the countdown to the water park opening by setting a world record: 1,200 people threw beach balls in the air at the same time.
Thursday, May 24 2012 4:13 PM EDT2012-05-24 20:13:35 GMT
The Polk County Health Department is advising people with respiratory issues to be careful and stay inside, if possible. The smoky conditions are coming from a brush fire in the Haines City area.
The Polk County Health Department is advising people with respiratory issues to be careful and stay inside, if possible. The smoky conditions are coming from a brush fire in the Haines City area.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:09 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:09:11 GMT
Lacey Pate is one of only a handful of kids who have an extremely rare condition that has left her with a lifetime of ailments. But she has overcome adversity and inspired others, and she's subject of a new documentary.
Lacey Pate is one of only a handful of kids who have an extremely rare condition that has left her with a lifetime of ailments. But the way she has overcome adversity has inspired those around her, and is the subject of a new documentary.
Monday, May 21 2012 3:53 PM EDT2012-05-21 19:53:48 GMT
A Polk County couple who had three puppies stolen has been reunited with two of them; one is still missing. The puppies are purebred Chihuahuas worth thousands of dollars on the black market.
A Polk County couple who had three puppies stolen has been reunited with two of them; one is still missing. The puppies are purebred Chihuahuas worth thousands of dollars on the black market.
Friday, May 18 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-05-18 21:45:19 GMT
A great lookin' crowd has descended on Haines City, and they have worked hard to get in tip-top shape. They are triathletes who are going to compete in the Ironman 70.3
A great lookin' crowd has descended on Haines City, and they have worked hard to get in tip-top shape. They are triathletes who are going to compete in the Ironman 70.3 this weekend.
Thursday, May 17 2012 5:27 PM EDT2012-05-17 21:27:55 GMT
Two Lakeland moms are in shock after what happened to their 4-year-olds on Mother's Day. Their day ended with a terrifying trip to the hospital after they say their sons were served alcoholic daiquiris.
Two Lakeland moms are in shock after what happened to their 4-year-olds on Mother's Day. Their day ended with a terrifying trip to the hospital after they say their sons were served alcoholic daiquiris.
Monday, May 14 2012 9:14 PM EDT2012-05-15 01:14:28 GMT
Gun and ammunition sales are on the rise because of the upcoming presidential election. Many gun owners are wary of political change, especially if another Democrat is elected to the White House.
Gun and ammunition sales are on the rise because of the upcoming presidential election. Many gun owners are wary of political change, especially if another Democrat is elected to the White House.
Friday, May 11 2012 6:17 PM EDT2012-05-11 22:17:04 GMT
Anyone up for zebra watching, riding a camel through the Green Swamp, or feeding grapes to lemurs? At Safari Wild, you can do it all. "Safari Wild" is Polk County's new eco attraction.
Anyone up for zebra watching, riding a camel through the Green Swamp, or feeding grapes to lemurs? At Safari Wild, you can do it all. "Safari Wild" is Polk County's new eco attraction.
A Tampa man turned himself in to Polk County Sheriff's deputies, telling them he could no longer handle the guilt of knowing his girlfriend's 7-week-old baby died after he shook her.
A Tampa man turned himself in to Polk County Sheriff's deputies, telling them he could no longer handle the guilt of knowing his girlfriend's 7-week-old baby died after he shook her.
Tuesday, May 8 2012 12:36 AM EDT2012-05-08 04:36:04 GMT
Cattle prices bring record year for ranchers.
Beef prices have been movin' on up. Ranchers say this is a record-breaking year for them. "The market is higher than it has ever been. No doubt," said Dave Tomkow. That's twice as nice because he raises
Friday, May 4 2012 7:02 PM EDT2012-05-04 23:02:44 GMT
In one fleeting moment, a young couple was killed and their 13 children became orphans after a crash along Interstate 4 this week.
In one fleeting moment, a young couple was killed and their 13 children became orphans after a crash along Interstate 4 this week. Now the family is struggling to put together enough money for funeral arrangements, and sort out the future for the kids.
Thursday, 29 Mar 2012, 5:18 AM EDT2012-04-25 14:50:24 GMT
For months, her friends and even her daughter kept asking where Barbara Scott's husband was. At first, she said he was back home in Oklahoma, but on Tuesday, police dug up the truth.
For months, her friends and even her daughter kept asking where Barbara Scott's husband was. At first, she said he was back home in Oklahoma, but on Tuesday, police dug up the truth.
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