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This Crystal-Clear Florida Spring Lets You Float Through a Jungle Paradise on a Giant...

Imagine gliding through a winding waterway so clear you can see every pebble beneath you, surrounded by lush greenery and the occasional turtle sighting. That’s not a tropical resort—it’s Kelly Park, one of Central Florida’s most beloved spring-fed escapes.
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Miss Ocala competing for Miss Florida crown this week

Miss Ocala is one of three dozen women who will compete this week for the title of Miss Florida, which is currently held by Ocala native Casana Fink. Caroline Schapansky is one of 38 women from across the state who will compete in the 2025 Miss Florida competition. The 89th...
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Cancer care without the commute at Lakeland Regional Health

At Lakeland Regional Health’s Hollis Cancer Center , patients don’t need to travel across the state to access advanced, multidisciplinary cancer treatments. With nationally trained specialists, innovative procedures, and the latest technology — all in one location — Hollis Cancer Center delivers expert care close to...
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Socrum Elementary Reading Intervention Specialist helps students lay a strong foundation

LAKELAND, Fla. — Each Tuesday morning, Spectrum Bay News 9 features an A+ Teacher who is inspiring and leading students across the Tampa Bay. Our A+ Teacher this week is Ahlia Moore from Socrum Elementary School in Lakeland. Moore helps her students lay a strong foundation for their future...
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Students team with Polk sheriff to ID criminals, aid policing

In cartoons it’s easy to tell who the bad guys are. The handsome officer with his perfectly pressed shirt and tie simply needs to look for the beer-bellied guy with the five o’clock shadow and beanie. Ask the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and they’ll tell you identifying criminals...
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3 hurt in crash involving Amtrak train, SUV in Lakeland

Three people were hurt in a crash involving an Amtrak train and an SUV in Lakeland on Tuesday evening.
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Massive fentanyl bust in Polk County

FOX 13's Carla Bayron shares the work done behind the scenes to bring several drug trafficking suspects to justice after the biggest fentanyl bust in Polk County history.
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Eight people arrested following drug bust in Florida

FLORIDA — Authorities in Polk County have arrested eight suspects and seized 64 pounds of fentanyl—valued at $4.5 million—in what officials say is the largest fentanyl seizure in county history. The arrests and seizures were the result of two separate multi-agency undercover investigations led by the Polk County...
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Part of Alligator Alley Trail in Polk County closed due to gator nesting sites

Part of the Alligator Alley Trail at Circle B Bar Reserve is closed on Monday due to active gator nesting sites.
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Florida Man Breaks In And Takes Bath In Stranger’s Home.

Florida. The land where the laws of reality take a vacation and common sense is just a suggestion. And in today’s episode of “Florida Man Strikes Again,” we have Joe — just Joe — who decided the best way to handle a marital spat was to break into a stranger’s house and draw himself a bubble bath. Because obviously,...

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