Girl Scout spreads passion for composting to farmers across the state and beyond
Summer just received the prestigious Gold Award from Girl Scouts of West Central Florida for her hard work spreading the message of composting to farmers using the power of radio.
Dundee man charged in Polk County road rage shooting
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Dundee man was arrested Saturday after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident that shattered another driver’s window in eastern Polk County, authorities said. What we know: — Joseph Martinez, 35, was charged with attempted second-degree murder following the June 7 altercation near...
Man accused of tampering after tossing fentanyl during Florida traffic stop
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is accused of tampering with evidence after throwing fentanyl onto the shoulder of a road during a traffic stop. On Sunday, deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) say they conducted a traffic stop on Glen Booth, 34, in the Gibsonton area at 6:12 p.m.
Hundreds of dogs find new homes at mega adoption event in Plant City
PLANT CITY, Fla. - Families looking for a new furry friend were already lined up at the doors of the Grimes Family Agricultural Center in Plant City on Sunday morning, as it opened for the final day of a massive Mega Adoption Event. Some were on more of a mission...
Understanding Polk County Government’s Mosquito Control Services
Some of the features that make Polk County an incredible place to live— beautiful lakes, vast wetlands and a warm climate— are the same that make Polk County an ideal place for mosquitoes. Polk County Mosquito Control plays a crucial role in managing mosquito populations to protect residents from mosquito-borne...
Mental Health Access Expands with New Clinic
LkldNow sparks the civic conversations that matter. unlock our exclusive access to our Candid Conversation with Gilbert King event video!. Mental health services long have been stretched thin, in Lakeland and in other areas across the country. Lakeland Regional Health is widening the path to care with a...
Dover man shares journey from farmworker to farm owner
DOVER, Fla. — Last year’s hurricanes brought a lot of flooding that impacted farms across the state. In Dover, one plant nursery had to shut its doors, but now the owners are recovering by expanding their agriculture business. Antonio Rodriguez went from farmworker to farm owner despite the...
Study: Financial stress taking a toll on young Tampa residents
TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Financial uncertainty is affecting the mental, physical, and emotional health of Tampa Bay residents, particularly younger generations, according to new data from Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress Study. The survey found that 65% of adults in the Tampa Bay area reported feeling...
Pedestrian hit and killed by Tesla on U.S. Highway 98 in Lakeland: LPD
Police said a 2021 Tesla was going north on U.S. 98 South when it crossed an intersection on a green light and hit a man who was walking in the crosswalk.
Polk County Fire Rescue EMS Recognized for Severe Heart Attack and Stroke Pre-Hospital Care
Bartow, Fla. (June 10, 2025) — The Polk County Fire Rescue team received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award for their commitment to saving lives. Organizations receive the award for administering excellent prehospital care to stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest patients....
