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Deputy Buoniconti Describes I-4 Scene

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:03:54 -0800

Polk County sheriff's Deputy Paul Buoniconti speaks at a news conference

Deputy Turner Describes I-4 Scene

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:28:08 -0800

Polk County sheriff's Deputy Carlton Turner speaks at a news conference Monday in Bartow.

Reports from Deputy

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:22:14 -0800

Reports from Deputy Jack 'Carlton' Turner III.

I-4 Stories: Gomez Family

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:46:32 -0800

The Gomez family recounts the pileup on Interstate 4.

911 Calls

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:16:49 -0800

911 calls received at the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

I-4 Weather Conditions

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:09:55 -0800

Bay News 9 meteorologist Josh Linker explains the weather conditions the morning of the pileup.

Interview with a Witness

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:36:08 -0800

Interview with Doug Galliher, Webbs Towing Tow Truck Driver.

I-4 Repaving

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:34:54 -0800

Construction crews work on rebuilding and repaving the section of I-4.

Fire Update: Thursday p.m.

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:28:05 -0800

Timber Weller of the Florida Division of Forestry gives an update on fire conditions Thursday afternoon.

I-4: The Scene

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:07:26 -0800

A 14-mile stretch of Interstate 4 will remain closed indefinitely after a massive series of pileups that killed at least four people and injured 38.

Interview with Crash Victim

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:29:47 -0800

Robert Barnes talks with reporters after he was envoled in an accident.

I-4 Crash Site

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:11:15 -0800

I-4 Crash Site (Provided by Bay News 9)

I-4 Pileup

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:01:55 -0800

Polk County Fire Department Chief David Cash said shortly before noon that 41 vehicles were involved in the main crash. The last known trapped victim was freed at 11:15 a.m., he said.

Press Conference

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:21:25 -0800

Press Conference

Old Grade Road Fire

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:26:10 -0800

Flames spread north of Interstate 4 as a prescribed burn goes wild in tinder-dry brush. No injuries or structure loss reported.

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:39:12 -0800

Side lunges

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Open Chest Flies

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Bicycle crunch

Today"s Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today"s Workout with Marlo Alleva-Lunges

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Split Stance Push-up

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Running an Obstacle Course

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Squat Leg Lift Combo

Today's Workout: Tree Pose

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:36:17 -0700

Fitness instructor Marlo Alleva demonstrates the tree pose.

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva - curl press

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva: lunge with a twist

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva - tricep pulls

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:02:53 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva-wlaking while your kids are practicing

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva: lower abdominal crunch

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva: lower abdominal crunch

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva - Reverse bicep curl

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva - Reverse bicep curl

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Today's Workout - Playing with the Kids

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout - Playing with the Kids with marlo alleva

Today's Workout - underwater crunches

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout - underwater crunches with marlo alleva

Today's Workout- Elevated Push-ups

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva- Elevated Push-ups

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Today's Workout - Sumo Squats

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout - Sumo Squats - with marlo alleva

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Today's Workout

Mon, 25 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Today's Workout - Plank Hold

Mon, 18 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700

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Today's Workout - Crunches

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout - Crunches with marlo alleva

Today's Workout - Back Row with a Resistance Band

Tue, 05 May 2009 10:59:13 -0700

Today's Workout - Back Row with a Resistance Band

Today's Workout - elevated lunges

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout - elevated lunges with marlo alleva

Today's Workout

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Biking with Marlo Alleva.

Today's Workout: Marlo Alleva and Misty May Treanor

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Marlo works with Olympic volleyball champ on static squats.

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva - tricep dips

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Today's Workout - Bent Knee Crunches

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva-bent knee crunches

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Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700

today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout With Marlo Alleva

Today's Workout: Office Isometics

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Marlo Alleva demonstrates workplace exercises

Today's Workout - A Little Weight

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:19:47 -0800

A little weight is a good idea when you're building up your chest with chest flies.

Today's Workout - Curls

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:35:02 -0800

Today's Workout - Curls

Today's Workout - Decline Crunch

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:50:32 -0800

You Can Decline Fat Abs

Today's Workout - Shoulders

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:46:34 -0800

Today's Workout - Shoulders

Today's Workout - Down With Leg Up

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:52:41 -0800

Get on Down With Leg Up

Today's Workout - Stair Climbing

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:45:14 -0800

Step Right Up To Stair Climbing

Today's Workout - Push-Ups

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:41:32 -0800

Triceps Push-Ups Hit More Muscles

Today's Workout: New Year's Resolution

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:11:55 -0800

Marlo Alleva shows you some simple activities to help keep those New Year's resolutions.

Today's Workout - Basic Curl Builds Bicepts

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:19:09 -0800

Today's Workout - Basic Curl Builds Bicepts

Today's Workout - Holiday Calories

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:00:00 -0800

Today's Workout - Holiday Calories

Today's Workout - Flat, Strong Back

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:42:26 -0800

Back Comes To the Front

Today's Workout - Step Up

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:42:02 -0800

Step Up, Watch Calves Stand

Today's Workout - Throw-Down Abs

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:45:30 -0800

Ernie Boggs, a personal trainer at YMCA in Lakeland is the anchor and assistant for Marlo Alleva as she does Throw-Down Abs.

Today's Workout: Join a Class

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:06:43 -0800

Join a class for fun, support.

Today's Workout: Basic Weekly Workout

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:40:13 -0800

Marlo Alleva helps you build a basic weekly workout.

Today's Workout - Leg Raise

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:53:21 -0800

Today's Workout - Leg Raise by Marlo Alleva

Today's Workout - Crunches

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:01:00 -0700

Crunches: You either love'em or hate'em

Today's Workout - Lateral Raises

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:50:54 -0700

Shoulder Moves as Good as Dancing

Today's Workout - Shoulders

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:01:41 -0700

Today's Workout - Shoulders by Marlo Alleva

Today's Workout - Straddle Stretch

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:01:09 -0700

A straddle stretch can be done just about anywhere and how far you stretch depends on the person exercising. Fitness instructor Marlo Alleva demonstrates how it's done.

Leglifts

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0700

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva - Leglifts

Squats

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:40:34 -0700

Today's Workout With Marlo Alleva

How to Do Walking Lunges

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:33:50 -0700

Fitness instructor Marlo Alleva demonstrates the proper way to do a lunge in a walking routine.

55 Years of Making Pies

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:09:04 -0800

Miss Jeanette at Reececliff Restaurant has been making pies for 55 years.

Selecting the Right Wine For Thanksgiving

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:46:06 -0800

Bill Watts of the Antiquarian helps you select the right wine for Thanksgiving dinner.

Roasting a Turkey

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:20:58 -0800

Wendell Thompson at Christy's Sundown shows you how to roast a turkey.

Deep Frying a Turkey

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:17:38 -0800

Freddie Mitchell of Brothers BBQ shows you how to deep fry a turkey.

Smoking a Turkey

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:54:56 -0800

Learn how to smoke a Thanksgiving turkey with Good Buddies BBQ.

Deboning a Turkey

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:21:05 -0800

Chef John Tennick shows how to debone a turkey.

Ageless Aging: Robert Birt

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:20:49 -0800

Teaching art to children is a way of life for Robert Birt.

Ageless Aging - Larry Alspaugh

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:40:49 -0700

Ageless Aging - Larry Alspaugh volunteers at Hollis Garden in Lakeland.

Ageless Aging: Phila Kibby

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:46:16 -0700

Ageless Aging: Phila Kibby

Musician Eddie Milburn

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:29:02 -0700

Musician Eddie Milburn talks about his career as music teacher and professional musicain.

Vincent Collura "AgelessAging"

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Vincent Collura "AgelessAging"

Carroll Hampleman "Ageless Aging"

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:15:35 -0700

Carroll Hampleman explains his solar water heater and shows off his 1970 Volkswagen Beetle.

Ageless Aging - Joseph Tartaglia

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:55:56 -0800

Joseph Tartaglia of Lakeland has no plans to lay his motorcycle to rest.

Ageless Aging - Velma Daniels

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:55:08 -0800

Writing is Velma Daniels' Passion

Ageless Aging - Andy and Angela Mastalski

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:47:43 -0800

Ageless Aging - Andy and Angela Mastalski

Ageless Aging: Richard French

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:49:27 -0800

Ageless Aging: Richard French

Ageless Aging - Charles Kester

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:55:26 -0700

Charles Kester has been playing the piano since he was 8. Now he is 73. He talks about his love of piano and entertains residents at a senior center.

Ageless Aging: Ed Vitale

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:04:28 -0700

Jazz musician Ed Vitale has played played guitar for 70 of his 82 years.

Rudy Gittens

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:46:45 -0700

Rudy Gittens, 75, of Lakeland is a tennis instructor and stays active by playing tennis and working out at gym.

Ageless Aging - Mary Fariday

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:44:06 -0700

Dance instructor Mary Fariday an 88 year old who still teaches twice a week.

Angler's Advantage: Angler's Bait

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:44:42 -0700

Using the right bait is critical to catching the big one.

10-Minute Drill: Angler's Advantage

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:04:30 -0700

Guest host Michael Wilson is joined by Capt. Shawn Crawford and Capt. Jason Lineberger to talk about the start of snook season on Sept. 1

Anglers Advantage: Tying a Commercial Knot

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:31:22 -0700

Angler's Advantage: Tying a Commericial Knot

Kingfish Rig (Part 2)

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:01:02 -0700

Anglers' Advantage: Kingfish Rig (Part 2)

Kingfish Rig (Part 1)

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:00:37 -0700

Anglers' Advantage - Kingfish Rig (Part 1)

Anglers' Advantage: Walking the Dog

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:52:56 -0700

Michael Wilson brings in a guest to show saltwater fishermen can learn to 'walk the dog' to lure fish to bite.

10-Minute Drill: Bucs Camp

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:09:38 -0700

10-Minute Drill: Bucs Camp

Rick Brown's Bucs Report, Aug. 3

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:27:52 -0700

Rick Brown's Bucs Report, Aug. 3

BUCS REPORT TO TRAINING CAMP

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:27:35 -0700

BUCS REPORT TO TRAINING CAMP

10-Minute Drill: NFL Draft

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:00:47 -0700

Rick Brown talks with Mike Cobb about the upcoming NFL Draft.

10-Minute Drill: Super Bowl Preview

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:27:44 -0800

Rick Brown, Dick Scanlon and Mike Cobb discuss the Super Bowl XLIII matchup in Tampa between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

10-Minute Drill: NFL Playoffs

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:22:57 -0800

Rick Brown, Dick Scanlon and Mike Cobb preview the NFC and AFC Championship Games.

Sports Monday: Eagles Soar, and More

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:58:50 -0800

Eagles beat Vikings, 26-14, in NFC playoffs; Ravens score 17 unanswered points and defeat Dolphins, 27-9, in the AFC; Atlanta's Mike Smith wins AP NFL coach of the year award by one vote; Boston College beats top-ranked North Carolina. (Jan. 4)

Chargers Stun Colts in Overtime, 23-17

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:59:11 -0800

The San Diego Chargers upset the Indianapolis Colts in overtime Saturday, 23-17. Darren Sproles accounted for 328 all-purpose yards in the victory. (Jan. 4)

Bucs Report: Raiders 31, Bucs 24

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:24:24 -0800

Rick Brown discusses the Bucs' 31-24 loss to Oakland and looks at what's ahead in the offseason for the team.

Bucs Report: Chargers 41, Bucs 24

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:14:09 -0800

Rick Brown and Dick Scanlon discuss Tampa Bay's 41-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 21.

Bucs Report: Falcons 13, Bucs 10

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:08:41 -0800

Rick Brown talks about the Bucs' injury situation in the wake of the team's 13-10 overtime loss at Atlanta on Dec. 14.

Bucs Report: Panthers 38, Bucs 23

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:19:43 -0800

Rick Brown reviews the Bucs' 38-23 loss to Carolina and looks ahead to Sunday's game at Atlanta.

Bucs Report: Bucs 23, Saints 20

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:32:39 -0800

Rick Brown and Dick Scanlon discuss Tampa Bay's 23-20 win over New Orleans on Sunday, Nov. 30

Bucs Report: Nov. 26

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:51:04 -0800

Bucs Report: Nov. 26

Bucs Report: Bucs 19, Vikings 13

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:54:12 -0800

Rick Brown reviews Tampa Bay's 19-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.

Bucs Report: bucs 30, Chiefs 27

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:38:33 -0800

Rick Brown reviews the Bucs' 30-27 overtime win over Kansas City.

Bucs Report: Cowboys 13, Bucs 9

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:16:39 -0700

Ledger sports writer Rick Brown reviews Tampa Bay's 13-9 loss at Dallas on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Bucs Report: Bucs Handle Seahawks

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:07:30 -0700

Ledger sports writer Rick Brown reviews the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 20-10 win over Seattle and looks ahead at the next two games.

Bucs Report: Bucs Tame Panthers

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:59:47 -0700

Rick Brown reviews the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 27-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 12.

Bucs Report: Bucs Fall in Denver

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:26:21 -0700

Ledger sports writer Rick Brown analyzes the Bucs' 16-13 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 5.

Bucs Report: Bucs 30, Packers 21

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:12:53 -0700

Rick Brown and Dick Scanlon discuss the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 30-21 win over the Green Bay Packers.

Bucs Report: Bucs 27, Bears 24

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:58:23 -0700

Rick Brown analyzes Tampa Bay's 27-24 overtime win over the Chicago Bears.

Bucs Report: Bucs 24, Falcons 9

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:17:03 -0700

Rick Brown and Dick Scanlon give their thoughts on the Bucs' 24-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Bucs Report: Saints 24, Bucs 20

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:02:32 -0700

Ledger sports writer Rick Brown talks about the Bucs' season-opening 24-20 loss to New Orleans.

10-Minute Drill: Bucs Season Opens

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:19:35 -0700

Ledger Buccaneer beat writer Rick Brown joins host Mike Cobb to talk about the start of the Bucs' season.

Bucs Report: Jaguars 23, Bucs 17

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:29:54 -0700

Rick Brown's Bucs Report. Rick Brown and Dick Scanlon discuss the Bucs' 23-17 preseason loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Bucs Report: Bucs 27, Patriots 10

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:49:45 -0700

Ledger sports writers Rick Brown and Dick Scanlon review Tampa Bay's 27-10 preseason win over the New England Patriots.

Bucs Report: Week One Recap

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:31:33 -0700

MikeCobb from The Ledger: Rick Brown recaps the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first week of training camp.

10-Minute Drill: Where's Favre?

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:17:17 -0700

Sports writers Rick Brown and Dick Scanlon join host Mike Cobb at Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp to discuss whether the Bucs should pursue QB Brett Favre.

Bucs Report, Garcia Speaks Out

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:12:39 -0700

Rick Brown's Bucs report: QB Jeff Garcia showed up for training camp and spoke about Brett Favre, his contract and being the starting quarterback.

Bucs Camp Report, July 27

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:06:40 -0700

Ledger sports writer Rick Brown reports from the second day of Tampa Bay Buccaneer training camp.

Bucs Report, July 26

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:42:31 -0700

MikeCobb from The Ledger: Rick Brown's report from the first day of Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp.

10-Minute Drill: Bucs Camp Preview

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:26:11 -0700

The Ledger's Buccaneer beat writer Rick Brown joins host Mike Cobb to preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' training camp.

10-Minute Drill: Bucs' Offseason

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:15:45 -0700

Rick Brown joins host Mike Cobb to discuss the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offseason.

Flush

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:15:58 -0700

Disaster Di teaches you how to use the restroom when you have no running water or toliet pressure.

Good and Bad Drinking Tips

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Disaster Di tells you what you should and shouldn't drink after a hurricane.

Cookless Gourmet

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:50:04 -0700

Disaster Di teaches that just because your electricity is out doesn't mean you can't eat well.

Storm Pancakes

Thu, 31 May 2007 16:48:46 -0700

Disaster Di's Tips - Storm Pancakes

Alternative Ice

Thu, 31 May 2007 16:55:03 -0700

Disaster Di's Hurricane Tips - Alternative Ice

Don't Stand in Line for Milk!

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 07:05:15 -0700

Disaster Di's Hurricane Tips - Milk

Oprah: '25 Years Feels Right'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:39:53 -0800

Oprah Winfrey tells her studio audience Friday that she'll stop hosting her powerhouse daytime talk show in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. (Nov. 20)

Shaun White Gets Creative With Second Game

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:01:57 -0800

Snowboarder Shaun White tells AP's weekly Video Game Video how his creative impulses influenced his second Wii game. (Nov. 20)

Stars Weigh in on Oprah

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:54:51 -0800

Natalie Cole, Russell Simmons and Joe Silver offer their views on Oprah Winfrey's announcement that her talk show will end in 2011. (Nov. 20)

Twiharder

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:26:34 -0800

'Twilight Saga' fans, also known as Twihards, queued up at cinemas in Los Angeles triggering record ticket sales for 'New Moon''s opening weekend. (Nov. 20)

'New Moon' Stars Are Obsessed Too

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:16:54 -0800

Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart talk about their legion of 'twi-hard' fans and reveal their own obsessions. (Nov. 20)

Chris Brown Gets 'Favorable' Probation Report

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:55 -0800

Chris Brown received an "extremely favorable" report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case, a judge said Thursday. (Nov. 20)

Life After Hit for the Fray

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:33 -0800

Fresh off of the release of the deluxe edition of their eponymous sophomore album, The Fray talk about what fans can expect from the new material and how to live in the shadow of their mega hit, 'How to Save a Life.' (Nov. 19)

The Evolution of Dane Cook

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:17:36 -0800

Comedian Dane Cook says he's grown up and so has his comedy. You can see that for yourself in his new standup DVD 'ISolated INcident.' The funnyman also moonlights as an actor and says entertaining people is his passion. (Nov. 19)

Zac's Back

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:55:07 -0800

Hundreds of screaming fans turned up in London's Leicester Square to catch a glimpse of 'High School Musical' heartthrob Zac Efron at the world premiere of his latest movie 'Me and Orson Wells.' (Nov. 19)

No Bad News From Woody

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:47:59 -0800

Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton talk about the message and themes in their new Iraq war film 'The Messenger.' (19 Nov.)

'Memphis' Cast Reflects on the Era

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:24 -0800

The cast of the Broadway hit 'Memphis' talks about the bygone era of rock and roll and how the world has changed. (Nov. 18)

Ian Somerhalder on His Return to 'Lost'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:46:53 -0800

'Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder is talking about the other hit show he's back in - 'Lost.' Somerhalder is teasing about the return of his character Boone. (Nov. 18)

Get Ready to Gossip About Leighton's Music

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:31:53 -0800

At the grand opening of the American Eagle Outfitters store in New York's Times Square Tuesday night, 'Gossip Girl' actress Leighton Meester talked about her music career. (Nov. 18)

Anna Torv Observes New 'Fringe' Clues

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:10:46 -0800

'Fringe' star Anna Torv has her own observations about what to expect in this week's episode and beyond for the Fox show. (Nov. 18)

Twice As Sexy for Johnny Depp

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:54:52 -0800

Actor Johnny Depp is People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' for the second time. (Nov. 18)

Travis McCoy Walks the 'Unbeaten Track'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:40 -0800

Gym Class Heroes vocalist Travis McCoy talks about his trip around the world as Ambassador for the Staying Alive Foundation, an AIDS awareness charity, which is the basis for a new documentary. (Nov. 18)

Paris Hilton's Beauty Secrets Revealed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:24:31 -0800

Taking time out from promoting her new range of hair products in Los Angeles, Paris Hilton confessed her secrets for looking young and beautiful. (Nov. 18)

Tim Burton: A Work of Art

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:41:28 -0800

Visionary director Tim Burton was honored by New York's Museum of Modern Art with a special exhibition of some of his art work. He was joined at the event by his friend Johnny Depp, partner Helena Bonham Carter and other celeb pals. (Nov. 18)

Elmo Schools Ricky Gervais on 'Sesame Street'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:39:37 -0800

Ready for more Ricky Gervais-Elmo clowning around? You've got it. Ahead of Gervais' Nov. 18th appearance on 'Sesame Street' on PBS KIDS, we've got more of the two fooling around on and off stage. (Nov. 16)

John Mayer Picks His Battles on New CD

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:48:20 -0800

Grammy-winning singer John Mayer talks about recording his fourth album in his own home, and how he didn't let the tabloids influence the music. (Nov. 17)

Former Kiss Drummer Battled Breast Cancer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:14:12 -0800

Peter Criss talks about his breast cancer diagnoses, and how he discovered it. The former Kiss drummer was shocked, since the disease has a rare occurrence in men. (Nov. 17)

AP's Frazier Moore Not Down With Pop Ups

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:16:24 -0800

AP Television Writer Frazier Moore tackles those annoying pop-up advertisements that often block key scenes from your favorite TV shows. (Nov. 17)

Sir Elton John Raises Money to Fight AIDS

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:29:02 -0800

Sharon Stone, Susan Lucci and Tony Bennett attend singer's annual AIDS benefit. (Nov. 17)

Katy Perry Comes 'Unplugged'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:43:27 -0800

Katy Perry reveals how her relationships are seeping into her new songs as well as her delight at getting to record her own 'MTV Unplugged' session. (Nov. 17)

'New Moon' Rises With World Premiere in L.A.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:01:39 -0800

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and their 'New Moon' co-stars talk about their "twi-hard" fans at the 'Twilight' sequel's world premiere. (Nov. 17)

Speidi Share Their Fame Secrets

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:30 -0800

Heidi and Spencer Pratt not only say they know how to play the fame game, they say they've mastered it. Now they're spilling their secrets to getting your 15 (or more) minutes in a new book. (Nov. 16)

Leona Lewis' Latest Echoes Growth

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:46:34 -0800

The success of Leona Lewis' 'Bleeding Love' not only made the British-born singer an international star -- it also helped her branch out and toughen up. She says that newfound strength is all over her sophomore CD 'Echo.' (Nov. 16)

Jane Lynch: The 'Poo' Will Hit the Fan on 'Glee'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:31:17 -0800

Jane Lynch, in her latest role as the corrosive cheerleading coach on 'Glee,' offers insight into the character Sue Sylvester and teases what's to come on the Fox hit. (Nov. 16)

Rare Glimpse of Troubled Iranian Women on Film

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:16:31 -0800

'The Glass House' is a documentary airing on the Sundance Channel that offers a rare glimpse of women on the fringe of Iranian society - and Iranian-born psychotherapist Marjaneh Halati, who created a Tehran center to help them. (Nov. 16)

'2012' Opens With a Box-office Bang

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:46:10 -0800

Doom spelled dollars at the box office as the global-disaster tale '2012' opened at No. 1 domestically with $65 million and pulled in $225 million worldwide. (Nov. 16)

Sandra Bullock's Family Matters

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:31:21 -0800

Acting as a mother to a child that isn't her own isn't only Sandra Bullock's latest movie role. She reveals how art imitates life in her new film 'The Blind Side.' (Nov. 16)

Stars Gush Over Gaga

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:14 -0800

Celebs including Pharrell Williams and Eva Mendes talk about their love for pop's new unconventional princess, Lady Gaga, ahead of her performance at The Museum of Contemporary Art's 30th anniversary bash. (Nov. 16)

Sword Fights and Siths

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:02:15 -0800

Craig Horner and Bridget Regan talk about combat choreography and wardrobe challenges on their show, 'Legend of the Seeker,' now in its second season of syndication. (Nov. 13)

Boldly Go Into 'Star Trek Online'

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:31:34 -0800

In AP's weekly Video Game Video, the executive producer of "Star Trek Online" talks about what to expect from the massively multi-player online game due in February. A detailed, customizable starship bridge? Make it so. (Nov. 13)

Cooking With Katie Lee

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:46:35 -0800

Billy Joel's ex-wife Katie Lee talks about celebrating at home and her new cookbook, "The Comfort Table: Recipes for Everyday Occasions." (Nov. 13)

Under the Covers With Katherine Jenkins

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:16:40 -0800

Singer Katherine Jenkins talks about recording her cover versions album in America with 'super producer' David Foster and putting a classical twist on songs such as 'Bring Me To Life' by Evanescence. (Nov. 13)

Philip Seymour Hoffman Rocks the Boat

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:16:40 -0800

'Pirate Radio' stars Philip Seymour Hoffman and Tom Sturridge talk about bonding on a boat and letting out their inner rock gods. (Nov. 13)

'Housewives' Gretchen Takes a Stand

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:54:22 -0800

Gretchen Rossi from 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' says she's not allowing the other women to trash talk her in the show's fifth season. She also explains why she filmed last season when her then-fiance was dying of cancer. (Nov. 12)

Look Woo's Talking

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:01:50 -0800

Director John Woo talks about learning from Hollywood and how he's taken this knowledge back to Asia for his latest big budget battle epic 'Red Cliff.' (Nov. 12)

Clarence Clemons: Twilight of the 'Big Man'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:38:44 -0800

The Big Man of the E Street Band speaks out on music, the glory days and his intense connection with Bruce Springsteen. (Nov. 12)

'New Moon' Shines in London

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:11:53 -0800

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner were greeted by an army of screaming fans at London's Battersea Park as they walked the red carpet ahead of a 'Twilight Saga' fan party. (Nov. 12)

This Man Has the Best Job Ever

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:12:52 -0800

Keith Johnson gets paid to travel the world looking for home items to sell at Anthropologie stores. Cameras follow his adventures in the new Sundance Channel show, 'Man Shops Globe.' (Nov. 11)

Ian McKellen Rules in Remake of 'The Prisoner'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:41:58 -0800

Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel and Jamie Campbell Bower on their roles in the remake of the 1960's classic, 'The Prisoner,' which debuts Nov. 15th on AMC. (Nov. 11)

Ashley Judd Is a Hero

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:26:38 -0800

Acclaimed actress Ashley Judd has received the fourth annual USA Today Hollywood Hero Award for her humanitarian work. The star, who is currently in school, was thrilled to be nominated but worried about falling behind on her lessons. (Nov. 11)

Brad Paisley: Official CMA 'Zipper Tech'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:56:45 -0800

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are preparing to host the CMA Awards for the second year and Paisley says he's ready to fulfill his chief duty - making sure Underwood is zipped up properly after her many costume changes. (Nov. 11)

Kristofferson Is an Icon

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:46:56 -0800

Country artists are getting a rare chance to see their music friends this week. Many of them are in Nashville to attend award shows and they kicked off the party by honoring songwriting legend Kris Kristofferson as an Icon at the BMI Awards. (No

Sir Michael Caine: 'I Was a Gang Member'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:25:01 -0800

At the London premiere for 'Harry Brown,' Michael Caine talks about combating gang crime and growing up on the estate that is featured in the film. (Nov. 11)

'She Wolf' on the Prowl in New York City

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:43:14 -0800

Colombian superstar Shakira celebrated her new album and sexy Rolling Stone cover with a red carpet soiree in New York City. The November 12 issue poses the question: Can Shakira conquer the world? (Nov. 10)

Jane Lynch's 'Glee'-ful Return to the Stage

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:12:20 -0800

Jane Lynch, the cheerleading coach on Fox's 'Glee,' talks about appearing in the off-Broadway play, 'Love, Loss and What I Wore.' (Nov. 10)

'Brothers' Star: 'The Wheelchair is a Character'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:47:28 -0800

Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, star of Fox's "Brothers," says the sitcom captures real situations. Mitchell's credits include "Veronica's Closet" before he was injured in a motorcycle accident and "Ed" after he began using a wheelchair. (Nov. 10)

Ex-Miss Calif. Admits Making Solo Sex Tape

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:57:38 -0800

Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean admits making a sex tape for an ex-boyfriend and says it was a huge mistake. (Nov. 10)

Travolta Family Affair

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:26:45 -0800

Robin Williams, Rita Wilson and Seth Green talk about working with the Travolta family at the premiere of their new film 'Old Dogs' in Los Angeles. (Nov. 10)

Stars Clamor to Hail Brave Rihanna

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:51 -0800

Rihanna was the talk of the red carpet at Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year event in New York City where she was one of the honorees on Monday. (Nov. 10)

Fans Howl for 'New Moon' Stars

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:47:07 -0800

The 'New Moon' cast got an early earful from fans in Hollywood at a special event, more than a week before the film's premiere. (Nov. 9)

New Moon: New Movie

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:32:22 -0800

'Twilight' stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner explain what's next for Bella and Edward in the next installment of the saga. (Nov. 9)

Can Swift Make History at the CMAs?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:16:49 -0800

Is Taylor Swift set to become the first female Entertainer of the Year? CMT's Katie Cook previews the top prize at the Country Music Awards. (Nov. 9)

'2012' Smashing Into Theaters

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:54:36 -0800

John Cusack, Amanda Peet and Roland Emmerich on '2012,' Emmerich's latest disaster film. (Nov. 9)

Fans Howl for 'New Moon' Stars

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:17:01 -0800

The 'New Moon' cast got an early earful from fans in Hollywood at a special event, more than a week before the film's premiere. (Nov. 9)

Scrooge Tops the Box Office

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:08:47 -0800

"A Christmas Carol" kicks off the holiday movie season with a $31 million weekend at the box office. (Nov. 9)

New Moon: New Movie

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:02:46 -0800

'Twilight' stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Bell and Taylor Lautner explain what's next for Bella and Edward in the next installment of the saga. (Nov. 9)

Lowe Likes to Play the Bad Guy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:42:29 -0800

Rob Lowe plays a twisted killer in the new TV movie, 'Too Late to say Goodbye,' premiering Saturday on Lifetime Movie Network. The role is a twist from the romantic lead he plays on ABC's 'Brothers & Sisters.' (Nov. 6)

Vehicles Left Out of 'Modern Warfare 2'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:56:59 -0800

AP's weekly Video Game Video offers a look at the year's most anticipated holiday title, "Modern Warfare 2," out next week, and the developer explains why vehicles were left out of the game's multiplayer section. (Nov. 6)

Rihanna: Chris Brown 'Had No Soul in His Eyes'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:47:09 -0800

Rihanna says Chris Brown had "no soul in his eyes" after he attacked her following a pre-Grammy Awards party. The singer tells ABC's "Good Morning America" that after being hit and bitten by Brown, "There was no person when I looked at him." (No

Calle 13 Lead the Pack at Latin Grammys

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:26:47 -0800

Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 were the big winners at the Latin Grammys on Thursday, winning all five awards they were nominated for. Other winners at the ceremony in Las Vegas included Juan Gabriel, Alexandre Acha, plus Wisin y Yandel. (Nov. 6)

Bafta Sees Stars in LA

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:02:11 -0800

Robert De Niro, Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and Danny Boyle were all honored at the Bafta/LA Britannia Awards in LA - where the stars discussed their latest projects. (Nov. 6)

Beyonce Wins Big at EMAs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:57:03 -0800

Beyonce was the big winner at Thursday's MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin, scooping up three awards. Other winners included her hubby Jay-Z, who teamed up with fellow winners U2 for a special performance at the Brandenburg Gate. (Nov. 6)

Rihanna Breaks Her Silence

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:17:11 -0800

The singer tells ABC's Diane Sawyer she feels ashamed about falling for Chris Brown and says she left him as an example to other young women who might be in abusive relationships. (Nov. 5)

Rihanna Breaks Her Silence

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:02:11 -0800

The singer tells ABC's Diane Sawyer she feels ashamed about falling for Chris Brown and says she left him as an example to other young women who might be in abusive relationships. (Nov. 5)

Cameron Diaz Opens 'The Box'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:08:39 -0800

Psychological thriller, 'The Box' was unveiled in New York with stars Cameron Diaz and James Marsden hitting the red carpet for the premiere. (Nov. 5)

Rihanna Breaks Her Silence

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:24:00 -0800

The singer tells ABC's Diane Sawyer she feels ashamed about falling for Chris Brown and says she left him as an example to other young women who might be in abusive relationships. (Nov. 5)

Rihanna Breaks Her Silence

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:12:35 -0800

The singer tells ABC's Diane Sawyer she feels ashamed about falling for Chris Brown and says she left him as an example to other young women who might be in abusive relationships. (Nov. 5)

Sesame Street Celebrates 40 Years

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:46:27 -0800

Caroll Spinney, the man behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, talks about four decades of Sesame Street (Nov. 5)

Augusten Burroughs Shares His Horrible Holidays

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:31:28 -0800

The popular author says all of his Christmas holidays have been 'hideous' so he's recounted his stories in a new book, 'You Better Not Cry.' Burroughs writes about among other things, having a one night stand with a man dressed as Santa Claus. (

Theron Takes the High Road

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:38:25 -0800

The stars of 'The Road,' Charlize Theron and Viggo Mortensen hit the red carpet for the Hollywood premiere of their new thriller, a post-apocalyptic survival story. (Nov. 5)

Chris Brown Says He's Unsure About His Image

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:26:37 -0800

In an interview with MTV News, Chris Brown says he's 'confused' about his public image after beating up then-girlfriend Rihanna. (Nov. 4)

Hilton, Lohan Burglars Charged

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:31:38 -0800

Homes of the rich and famous, millions of dollars in clothing and jewelry and five obsessed teenage burglars. No, it's not a new reality show -- it's real crime in Hollywood. (Nov. 4)

Leona's on 'Cloud Nine' After Concert Debut

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:09:24 -0800

Leona Lewis says she had an 'incredible time' performing her first ever full-length concert in Hackney - the east London neighbourhood where she grew up and still lives. (Nov. 4)

Brad Pitt's Injured Ego

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:53:44 -0800

Brad Pitt says his recent motorcycle accident left him unscathed but with damaged pride. He made his confession at a Tokyo press conference. The actor is in Japan for the premiere of 'Inglourious Basterds.' (Nov. 4)

This Premiere Is a Disaster!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:16:32 -0800

John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Danny Glover, Amanda Peet and Thandie Newton all joined Roland Emmerich, the director of the new disaster movie '2012,' at the film's world premiere. (Nov. 4)

George Wendt Knows Beer, Writes Book About It

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:39:02 -0800

Former 'Cheers' star George Wendt has written a book. But 'Drinking With George' isn't an autobiography, memoir or tell-all. It has elements of all three, but in the end, it's about one thing: beer. (Nov. 3)

John Grisham's Short Stories Long on Characters

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:23:44 -0800

John Grisham, author of "A Time to Kill" and other blockbusters, has written his first collection of short fiction. In "Ford County," Grisham draws from his years as a criminal defense and personal litigation lawyer in Southaven, Miss. (Nov. 3)

London Gets 'A Christmas Carol' Makeover

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:56:59 -0800

London was awash with festive cheer on Tuesday as the cast of 'A Christmas Carol' switched on Christmas lights at three separate locations. (Nov. 3)

Connick Jr. Is Back and He's Smokin'

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:46:40 -0800

Harry Connick Jr. talks about his new album 'Your Songs' and sharing a cigarette with France's first lady Carla Bruni, while the pair were working on the record. (Nov. 3)

Carrey's 'Christmas Carol' Challenge

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:31:18 -0800

Jim Carrey says playing eight different roles in motion capture animation 'A Christmas Carol' was "a huge challenge." The actor was speaking at a London press conference for the Robert Zemeckis movie. (Nov. 3)

'V' Lands Again 25 Years Later

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:53:43 -0800

The popular 1980's sci fi alien story 'V' returns with an updated version airing on ABC. It stars Elizabeth Mitchell of 'Lost' and Scott Wolf. (Nov. 2)

Gosselaar Jumps From TV to Theater

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:26:43 -0800

Mark-Paul Gosselaar steps outside of his comfort zone with his off-Broadway debut in 'The Understudy.' He plays a big movie star who's also an understudy in a Broadway play. (Nov. 2)

Elton John Recovering From Flu, E-coli

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:11:33 -0800

Elton John's spokesman says the singer has been hospitalized after suffering from a case of E. coli bacterial infection and the flu. (Nov. 2)

King of Pop and the Box Office

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:02:40 -0800

'Michael Jackson's This Is It' takes the top spot at the weekend box office. (Nov. 2)

Lindsay Lohan's Arabian Night

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:41:22 -0800

Lindsay Lohan, Naomi Campbell and Gerard Butler were among the stars who flew in to attend the launch of the five star Mazagan Beach Resort in El Jadida, Morocco. (Nov. 2)

A 'Precious' Premiere

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:38:28 -0800

The stars of director Lee Daniels' critically acclaimed drama 'Precious' - Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe, Mo'Nique and Mariah Carey - hit the red carpet in Los Angeles alongside the film's producers Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. (Nov. 2)

Is This House Haunted?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:41:51 -0700

A historic U.S. landmark isn't known just for its former resident, but a ghost who may still be living there. People say The Mark Twain House in Hartford, Conn., is haunted. Syfy's 'Ghost Hunters' investigate for an upcoming episode. (Oct. 30)

Regis Philbin in Drag! Hoda Kotb Is Yoda!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:56:43 -0700

From 'Real Housewives' to 'Star Wars,' daytime TV personalities dressed up for Halloween a day early. (Oct. 30)

Mario and Sonic Team Up -- on Ice

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:56:24 -0700

AP's weekly Video Game Video offers a look at Sega and Nintendo's re-teaming -- on the ice and snow of Vancouver -- in 'Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games.' (Oct. 30)

Mega-stars Gather for Rock Hall's 25th Year

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:16:23 -0700

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrated it's 25th birthday with a star-studded concert that included performances and collaborations from Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Smokey Robinson and more. (Oct. 30)

Betty's Back, And Not So 'Ugly'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:08:40 -0700

'Ugly Betty' star America Ferrera reveals Betty's new look for season four and talks about her new role at Mode. (Oct. 30)

Edward Norton on His Obama Doc

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:42:05 -0700

Nine months before Barack Obama even decided to run for president, Edward Norton's crew was following the freshman senator. Nearly three years later -- on Nov. 3 -- HBO will premiere the documentary. (Oct. 30)

Malawi Music Thrives at Festival

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:02:43 -0700

Madonna may have placed Malawi on the map, but the African country's music scene is thriving without her. A wide variety of artists were jamming at the Lake of Stars festival earlier in October. (Oct 30)

'Single Ladies' Is Tom Hanks' Song of 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:31:10 -0700

Tom Hanks says Beyonce's 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)' is his favorite song of the year. (Oct. 30)

Who Ya Gonna Call? Ghost Hunters!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:26:35 -0700

Syfy's 'Ghost Hunters' demonstrate their various equipment to help in their paranormal investigations. (Oct. 29)

Leona Lewis Is 'Happy'

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:02:13 -0700

Ahead of the release of her much anticipated second album 'Echo,' Leona Lewis talks about working with Justin Timberlake and reuniting with the co-writer of 'Bleeding Love' - OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder - on her new single, 'Happy.' (Oct. 29)

Local Forecast Aug, 18 2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:48:01 -0700

Polk Countys Daily Weather Forecast **HURRICANE WATCH** 11:30

South Florida Prepares for Fay

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:10:59 -0700

South Florida Prepares for Fay

Fay Soaks Haiti Could Hit U.S. As a Hurricane

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:43:10 -0700

Cuba's government has issued a hurricane watch for parts of the country as Tropical Storm Fay approaches. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says that the center of the storm was moving west away from Haiti, where it dumped heavy rain. (Aug.

Cool Season Annuals

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:09 -0800

Gardneing in Polk's John R. King, Jr., tells us which flowers thrive in cool weather.

Gardening in Polk: Herbs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:52:40 -0800

Gardening expert John R. King, Jr., tells us all about herbs.

Gardening in Polk: Bermuda roses

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:37:25 -0800

Gardening expert John R. King, Jr, tell us all about Bermuda roses.

Today's Workout with Marlo Alleva

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:26:12 -0800

On leg dead lift

Gardening in Polk: Staghorn Ferns

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:41:58 -0700

Gardening expert John R. King, Jr., tell us all about staghorn ferns.

Gardening in Polk: vegetables

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:48:52 -0700

Gardening expert John R. King, Jr., tells us all about growning vegetables

Rehabilitate root bound plants

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:45:46 -0700

"Gardening in Polk" gardening expert John R. King, Jr., tells us all about root bound plants.

Potting Soil

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:32:39 -0700

Gardening expert John R. King, Jr., tells us all about potting soil.

Container Gardening

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:01:00 -0700

Gardening in Polk. Gardening expert John R. King, Jr., tells us all about container gardening.

Gardening in Polk: Water Gardening

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:37:48 -0700

Gardening expert John R. King, Jr., tells us all about water gardening

Gardening in Polk: Palms

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:28:41 -0700

Gardening expert John R. King, Jr., tells us all about palms

Gardening in Polk: Mulch

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:14:56 -0700

Gardening expert John R. King, Jr. tells us all about mulch

Gardening in Polk ( ferns )

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:16:26 -0700

Gardening expert John King, Jr. tells us all about ferns

Gardening in Polk ( attracting butterflies )

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:39:32 -0700

Gardening expert John King, Jr., shows us how to attract butterflies to our gardens

Gardening in Polk (grass)

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:46:41 -0700

Gardening expert John King, Jr., tells us all about grass

Locavores Jeff and Peg Campbell

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:20:13 -0700

Locavores Jeff and Peg Campbell

SODA MACHINE RESTORATION

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700

081409 ep SODA MACHINE

Gardening in Polk ( fertilizers )

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:16:39 -0700

Gardening expert John King, Jr. takes the guess work out of choosing the right fertilizer.

Eddie Snyder: Still in Tune at 90

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:53:00 -0700

Lakeland songwriter wrote hits for the big boys, and Eddie Snyder says his best is yet to come.

Gardening in Polk

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:13:18 -0700

Gardening expert John King, Jr. shows us how to deal with weeds.

Today's workout with Marlo Alleva-lower back reverse crunch

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:52:13 -0700

Today's workout with Marlo Alleva-lower back reverse crunch

Gardening in Polk

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:14:57 -0700

Gardening expert John R. King, Jr. explores the beautiful crape myrtle.

Ron Smith, Banjo Player

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Ron Smith, banjo player with Mustang Sally & The Hamjos recently won the Old Time Banjo Contest at the Florida Folk Festival, Memorial Day weekend.

Two-Minute Terminator

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:03:23 -0700

Two-Minute Terminator

Hare & Hound Race

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:57:46 -0700

Hare & Hound balloon race at Sun 'n Fun Fly-In Saturday. Balloonist chase a lead balloon to get closest to it's landing spot

Cirque de Soleil

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:41:01 -0700

Cirque du Soleil Brings 'Saltimbanco' to Lakeland for Five Days.

Inside the Central Florida Autism Institute

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Inside the Central Florida Autism Institute

99 Bottles: Oatmeal Stout

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:06:58 -0700

Eric Pera tastes test a Belfast Bay McGovern's Oatmeal Stout for his 99 Bottles column.

031309 sw mannequin

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:18:30 -0700

Mannequin birthday party.

Guinness at Molly's

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0700

Guinness at Molly's Ready for St. Patrick's Day

Sculpture in Park

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:08:36 -0800

Gary Gresko puts some finishing touches on his sculpture "Eve" during installation in Winter Haven's Central Park.

1973 Strawberry Queen Court

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:18:43 -0800

Essie Cecille Dixon Lewis was the first black woman on the Strawberry Queen Court, in 1973.

Interview With Spencer Duhm

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:31:23 -0800

Spencer Duhm talks about "Survivor" at home in Lakeland.

A Determined Touch

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:26:34 -0800

Painter overcomes adversity to keep creating

The NFL Experience

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:48:04 -0800

The NFL Experience

Center for Great Apes

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:38:36 -0800

Center for Great Apes

High-Tech Treasure Hunt

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:52:52 -0800

Polk's Geocachers Use Their GPS to Take Them on Adventrues

Rodeo Parade

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:50:54 -0800

The American Pro Rodeo Classic comes to The Lakeland Center

Puppet Theater

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:37:21 -0800

Puppet theater for children who've lost someone they loved.

Riding For Therapy

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:24:01 -0800

TiAnViCa Riding Academy

A Heart for Horses

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:40:18 -0800

Rescue Group Organizer Says She's Seeing a Lot of Starving Equines.

In The Early Morning Haze

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:25:11 -0800

A mute swan and two ring neck ducks coast over the foggy waters of Lake Morton in Lakeland.

Being Robert Schuller

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:40:34 -0800

Robert Schuller talks about following in the footsteps of his famous father.

Decor & More

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:31:03 -0800

The Winter Haven Festival of Trees features about 40 elaborately decorated trees, a craft area, reading room, Secret Santa shop, gingerbread village and offerings from several restaurants.

Christmas at Pinewood

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:48:02 -0800

Christmas at Pinewood, begins Friday, Lake Wales.

Home with the Holidays

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:42:15 -0800

The Haines City Holiday Home Tour shows off the best of this year's Christmas decorations.

WWII Vet Visits B-17

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:42:28 -0800

A World War II veteran revisits a B-17.

B-17 Pilot

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:31:43 -0800

Interview with Jack Upton, Lakeland B-17 Pilot

A Night of Puerto Rican food and film

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:00:00 -0800

Anna Rivera of the Polk County Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce talks about the upcoming Puerto Rican film festival.

Rocky Horror at the Polk

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:41:30 -0700

Florida Dance Theatre performs cult live-action classic Rocky Horror Picture Show this weekend.

Vineyard Asylum 2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:55:45 -0700

Lakeland resident transforms yard into a haunted asylum for Holloween

Dr. Scissorhands

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:22:01 -0700

The pumpkins from the Dr. Scissorhands were auctioned off to benefit the Alliance for Independence, formerly the Polk County Association for Handicapped Citizens.

The King of Cards

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:04:22 -0700

Local magician, Paul Weatherbee, shows card tricks.

'Singin' in the Rain'

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:06:33 -0700

Harrison Arts students present the classic musical 'Singin' in the Rain.'

Making a Big Easy

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Aurora learns how to make a Big Easy.

Wedding Party Performance

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Watch local band The Wedding Party perform.

Introducing the Wedding Party

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

The Wedding Party talks about its songs and musical ambitions.

Halloween Tips From Lakeland Police Dept

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:58:43 -0700

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: Safe Trick or Treating Tips from the Lakeland Police Department

Woodpecker Feeding

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Michelle Wilcox, a state wildlife biologist, feeds a woodpecker.

Drum Section

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

The Lake Region drum section practices.

Shire of the Ruins

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:34:05 -0700

Polk residents re-create medieval times.

Tall Tales and Whippersnappers

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:08:28 -0700

The Annual Cracker Storytelling Festival in Homeland Heritage Park, located between Bartow and Fort Meade. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children.

Media Darlings

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:25:33 -0700

Disney characters popular for this Halloween's costumes.

Manyvonne Champavannarth

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Manyvonne Champavannarth works from home; her headset allows her to use a computer keyboard.

See How the Pros Take Flight

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Sun 'n' Fun's Air Museum has a Smithsonian exhibit of cockpits throughout time.

Buying the 'Halo 3' Hype

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:44:50 -0700

'Halo 3' is one of the most anticipated videogame launches ever.

Sing a Song of Lakeland

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:39:58 -0700

Bob Courtney plays "Lakeland: City of Hearts Desire."

Pinwheels for Peace

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:44:25 -0700

The event was shared by 10 schools throughout Polk County and more than 2,500 around the world.

How To Make a Martini

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Very Dry Classic Gin Martini: 2 ounces Tanqueray Gin and 2 splashes Dry Vermouth.

50 Cent Vs. Kanye West

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:56:33 -0700

Music Fans Drafted With Their Own Dollars as Artists Declare Sales 'War'

Soggy Hulls

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:26:29 -0700

More than 30 teams competed in the fourth year of the Cardboard Boat Challenge.

Without Representation

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Todd Behrens explains an art peice in a new Polk Museum of Art exhibit.

Karate Teacher

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:52:24 -0700

Darrell Brewer is on his knees, explaining to kindergartners how he wants them to crawl across the floor.

Scuba Class

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0700

The city of Lakeland offers scuba classes for kids.

Movie Geeks

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Jamie Duvall hosts his online radio show, Movie Geeks United.

Hunter Lilly's House

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:13:32 -0700

The house, completed last year, was designed for Florida's climate. It is rounded, with large windows to allow ventilation, and has no interior walls, just a section of closets jutting between the kitchen and sleeping area.

Carlos Luna (English)

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:18:28 -0700

Miami Artist Carlos Luna Uses Music to Inspire His Artwork

Fun Flatables

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:33:02 -0700

Woman Makes Dream Come True Renting Inflatables

Teen Survey

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Three teen poll respondants talk about what makes them happy.

Home Sweet Home

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 05:47:49 -0700

Winter Haven City Hall exhibits more than 50 different artists' interpretations of the phrase "My Winter Haven."

Tae Kwon Do

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:16:26 -0700

Tae Kwon Do is about discipline and defense, not fighting.

Hip-Hop Salvation

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 05:51:45 -0700

R&B and rap artists are bringing Christ in an unusual medium.

Playground Workout

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:33:25 -0700

Who Needs a Gym When You Have Monkey Bars and Swings?

Making of an Artist

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Painter Pamela Jekel paints her own beautiful reality.

Madden NFL 08 Trailer

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0700

The latest version of the Madden NFL video game.

Summer of Love

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Dr. Charles Llano talks about the music of 1967.

All Over the Place

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Meredith Spresser talks about "All Over the Place," a sculpture in the exhibit at the Polk Museum of Art.

Webkinz Toys

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:54:19 -0700

Sammy Torres talks about Webkinz toys.

Performance Reel

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0700

A preview of some of the shows this season at the Lakeland Center.

Sister City Art

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Maria Del Castilla and her mother, Tessie, talks about her art winning the 2007 Sister Cities Interational competition.

Starfish Circus

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:00:00 -0700

Pied Piper Players/Lakeland Community Theatre have brought the Aerial Angels Starfish Circus to Lakeland. Starfish Circus helps young people to develop skills for team work, communication, social interaction, work ethic and a strong self image.

Ingmar Bergman, 1918-2007

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:30:12 -0700

Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman died Monday at his home on an island near Sweden. He was 89.

Tai Chi in Beijing

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

A group of Lakeland tourists in Beijing, China, were befriended by tai chi teachers they met in a park.

Take the Stairs

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Local employees recognize the fitness benefits of walking stairs rather than using elevators.

Pole Fitness

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:20:02 -0700

A spa offers pole fitness dancing as a form of excercise in Auburndale to women that want to burn calories and empower themselves as women.

Pole Dancing for Fitness

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Instructor Carol Moore demonstrates a pole-fitness routine.

Extreme Rock Climbing

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:18:14 -0700

Ronnie Dickson of Winter Haven competes in the Extremity Games at the rock-climbing event.

Wood Art

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 02:55:00 -0700

The "Contemporary American Wood Artistry" exhibit is currently on display through August at the Lake Wales Arts Center. Artist from four states are featured, each with completely different styles with wood.

Harry Potter Mania

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Looking forward to the latest Harry Potter movie? Two fans talk plot.

Summer Swimming

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:14:07 -0700

Children enjoy swim lessons and water fun at Rowdy Gaines Aquatic Center.

Make a Mojito

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:46:21 -0700

Ledger reporter Aurora Rodriguez learns to make a Cuban mojito.

Nikki and Clint

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Nikki and Clint are one of the several local couples getting married on lucky 07/07/07.

Crystal and Rodney

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Crystal and Rodney are one of the several local couples getting married on lucky 07/07/07.

Heather and Brad

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Heather and Brad are one of the local couples marrying on lucky 07/07/07.

Lucky Numbers Wedding Date

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Local couples discuss why they're getting married on 07/07/07.

Directing Separate Productions

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Alan and Suzanne Reynolds, two local directors, are directing different shows at competing theaters.

Gospel Graffiti

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:33:21 -0700

Taggers bring the message of Christ.

Marcelle Jones

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Marcelle Jones talks about end-of-life issues.

Zumba

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:29:05 -0700

Zumba has become a popular way to exercise in Lakeland and Winter Haven. It is a new way to dance that combines Latino and Afro-American rhythms. It was brought to the county via Miami in the 1990s by Alberto "Beto" Perez of Columbia.

Ghost House

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 03:34:29 -0700

After footsteps were heard in the vacant rooms upstairs, radios mysteriously changed to a gospel station on Good Friday and cup holders were knocked down, Wolpin decided to find information abut the paranormal.

Grossology

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:57:55 -0700

Tampa exibit teaches children about the science behind our grossest human functions

Grasshoppers

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:39:30 -0700

There are fables about grasshoppers but find out the real stories about these creatures.

For the Love of Horses

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:23:10 -0700

Volunteers clean up Colt Creek State Park.

Ducks

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:20:04 -0700

Business Reporter Jeremy Maready follows some ducks around just to play with his video camera.

Blue Man Group

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:09:38 -0700

Blue Man Group

Learning to Water Ski

Wed, 30 May 2007 12:06:58 -0700

A local group of volunteers took underprivileged children on their first water skiing experience on Lake Daisy in Winter Haven.

Public Place Fear

Fri, 25 May 2007 14:59:17 -0700

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder which involves a fear of being out of your "comfort zone."

Habitat for Humanity

Thu, 24 May 2007 09:17:58 -0700

Claire Twomey, executive director of Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, speaks about this weeks Women Build project.

Summer Dresses

Fri, 25 May 2007 03:00:00 -0700

"Be bold. Go out and make a statement. Summer is definitely about the dress."

A Lesson in Caring

Thu, 24 May 2007 03:26:33 -0700

Southwest Elementary students bond with Alzheimers patients during a field trip.

Chimay Beer

Fri, 18 May 2007 08:12:10 -0700

Chimay Beer

Mayfaire by-the-Lake

Fri, 18 May 2007 08:09:24 -0700

Mayfaire by-the-Lake

Free Running

Tue, 15 May 2007 12:15:08 -0700

Mike Young demonstrates an extreme sport where very little gets in his way.

Levy Harrison

Tue, 15 May 2007 12:14:04 -0700

Once a week, Levy Harrison transforms his tire business into an art studio/school.

Cinco de Mayo

Thu, 10 May 2007 11:30:59 -0700

Haines City Chamber of Commerce celebrated Cinco de Mayo with live music, dancing and food.

American Idol

Fri, 04 May 2007 19:02:30 -0700

Jarett Cotter, a former American Idol contestant, tells of his experience and what it was like to be voted off

Stringing Celery

Fri, 04 May 2007 10:43:44 -0700

Stringing Celery

Ledger TV: April 17, 2007

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:40:51 -0700

Ledger TV: April 17, 2007

Lakeland Butterflies

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:59:44 -0700

Butterfly statues spotted around Lakeland will be auctioned off to fund a playground for disabled children.

Videogame Developer

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:48:38 -0700

Freelance videogame designer Steven Clark, a resident of Mulberry, talks about the process of designing characters for Final Fantasy 11.

Cattle Drive 7: Slideshow

Sun, 13 May 2007 09:19:27 -0700

Slide Show

Cattle Drive 6: Final Day

Sun, 13 May 2007 09:19:01 -0700

A cow culture celebration marked the end of the journey.

Cattle Drive 5: Camp

Sun, 13 May 2007 09:18:31 -0700

Around the campfire, re-enactors offered a glimpse of Florida's past.

Cattle Drive 4: The Drive

Sun, 13 May 2007 09:18:05 -0700

The participants rose before dawn each day with the help of a cow bell.

Cattle Drive 3: Participants

Sun, 13 May 2007 09:17:33 -0700

The cattle drive drew participants as old as 92 and there were plenty of kids.

Cattle Drive 2: Logistics

Sun, 13 May 2007 09:17:00 -0700

"Each different region of the state has a (camping) circle."

Cattle Drive 1: Introduction

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:57:14 -0700

"I met so many people who knew my grandfather."

A Lakeland Tiger

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:59:37 -0800

Spring training is a ritual for this Lakeland native.

2009 Polk County Amateur Championship

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:18:57 -0700

Seventeen-year-old Drew Guffey became the second-youngest champion in the 32-year history of the polk County Amateur Championship.

Evan Fleeman Wins Junior Citrus Open

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:24:46 -0700

Evan Fleeman Wins Junior Citrus Open

Bump and Run

Tue, 05 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Bump and Run

improve your golf game. How to putt, chip, & pitch.

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:56:58 -0700

Part 1 of how to putt, chip & pitch

Improve your golf game. Part 2 of how to put, chip & pitch.

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:48:03 -0700

Part 2, improve your golf game with better chipping & pitching.

Fitting Irons For Your Golf Game

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:16:31 -0700

Fitting Irons for your game, with Steve Knott of Grasslands

Dean Hiers at Ben Hill Griffin Invitational

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:18:48 -0700

Dean Hiers at Ben Hill Griffin Invitational

Golf Tips: The Intentional Hook Shot With Bob Schade

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Learning to hit a Hook Shot with Bob Schade of Cypresswood Golf and Country Club

Jean Reynolds vs. Song Yi Choi

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:42:49 -0700

Jean Reynolds vs. Song Yi Choi

First Round of Florida Natural Grower's Charity Classic

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:39:52 -0700

First Round of Florida Natural Grower's Charity Classic

Golf Tips: How to Cure Your Slice

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:28:18 -0700

Cypresswood pro Bob Schade offers three ways to cure your slice.

Golf Tips: Trajectory Control

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:02:01 -0700

Golf Tips: Trajectory Control

Lady Moc Classic

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:14:29 -0800

Second-round action at the Club at Eaglebrooke with Florida Southern golfers Silvie Dittertova, Marianne Andersson, Kim Ulander, Heather Burguer and M.J. Audette.

Polk Senior Games

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:14:46 -0800

17th annual polk county senior olympics

Golf Tips - Lateral Hazard

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:39:25 -0800

USFA rules and the Lateral Water Hazard with Big Cypress Golf Club Pro David Bishop.

Golf Tips: Unplayable Lie

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:28:03 -0800

Golf Tips: Unplayable Lie

Golf Tips: Short Pitch

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:45:29 -0800

The visually intimidating short pitch shot with Bartow Golf Course Pro Chris Banks

Golf Tips: Bunker Shots

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:01:41 -0800

Bartow Golf Course pro Chris Banks gives tips on how to hit shots from the bunker.

Golf Tips: Short Putts

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:19:46 -0800

Bartow golf pro Chris Banks gives you tips on how to improve on your short putts.

Golf Tips: Chip and Run

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:15:27 -0800

Lake Region director of golf Tony Brabiner gives tips on how to play the chip and run shot around the green.

Golf Tips: Hybrids vs. Long Irons

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:15:05 -0800

Hybrids vs. Long Irons with Eaglebrooke Club Golf Pro John Greiner.

Golf Tips - Basic Iron Shots

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:44:01 -0800

Golf Tips - Basic Iron Shots with Eaglebrooke Club Pro John Greiner

Golf Tips - Putting and the Pre-shot Routine

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:41:57 -0800

Golf Tips - Putting and the Pre-shot Routine with Lake Region Director of Golf Tony Brabiner

Golf Tips: Putting with Tony Brabiner

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:27:25 -0800

Part one of a new weekly series

Herbert Dixon

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:52:42 -0700

Bartow's Herbert Dixon, 88, Still Is Shooting Well Below His Age

4-Ball Invitational

Mon, 05 May 2008 05:03:40 -0700

Cona, Moore Win Title With Clutch Play Late

Cleveland Heights 4-Ball first round

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:15:00 -0700

Video highlights of the first round of the Cleveland Heights 4-Ball invitational.

10-Minute Drill: Masters Preview

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:31:46 -0700

Ledger sports staffers Mike Cobb and Del Milligan look at the upcoming Masters Tournament.

Golf Championship

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:20:27 -0700

The final round of the Polk County Amateur Championship at Lake Region Yacht and Country Club.

Junior Citrus Open

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Logan Blondell, Lee White, Danny Leckie and Kelly McHugh play at the Junior Citrus Open golf tournament.

Hurricanes: Jack Beven on Information

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:19:21 -0700

Jack Beven of the National Hurricane Center is interviewed at the National Hurricane Conference.

Hurricanes: Bill Read on Accuracy

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:11:07 -0700

Bill Read of the National Hurricane Center is interviewed at the National Hurricane Conference.

Hurricanes: Will Shaffer on Vulnerability

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:06:43 -0700

Will Shaffer of the National Weather Service is interviewed at the National Hurricane Conference.

Urban Meyer Speaks in Lakeland

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:31:34 -0700

Florida football coach Urban Meyer speaks to the Polk County Gator Club.

Oscar Walker

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:42:04 -0700

Oscar Walker and the St. Lazare Athletics are being inducted into the Manitoba, Canada Baseball Hall of Fame.

10 Minute Drill: Fort Meade Baseball

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:57:53 -0700

The Ledger's Mike Cobb and Brandt Merritt preview Fort Meade's trip to the Class 2A state baseball finals, including interviews with the Miners' coach and players.

10 Minute Drill Softball

Mon, 11 May 2009 11:14:10 -0700

10 Minute Drill Softball

Water Ski Hall of Fame Inductee Lucky Lowe

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:14:57 -0700

Water Ski Hall of Fame Inductee Lucky Lowe

Water Ski Hall of Fame Inductee Lynn Novakofski

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:13:13 -0700

Water Ski Hall of Fame Inductee Lynn Novakofski

Water Ski Hall of Fame Honors Three Polk Countians

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:11:25 -0700

Water Ski Hall of Fame Honors Three Polk Countians

Boys Basketball Awards: Richie Edwards & Quinton Everett

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:51:20 -0700

Boys Basketball Awards: Richie Edwards & Quinton Everett

Interview with Kateishia Wright

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:29:56 -0700

Interview with Kateishia Wright, The Ledger's All-County Girls Basketball player of the Year

Nick Rex: Wrestler of the Year

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:39:24 -0700

Nick Rex: Wrestler of the Year

Kayla Bala

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:27:57 -0700

Kayla Bala

Slam Dunk

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:38:48 -0700

Slam Dunk

Interview with Carlos Ariza Boys Soccer

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:15:39 -0700

Interview with Carlos Ariza, Boys Soccer player of the Year

Electronic Lifesavers for Anglers

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:09:08 -0700

EPIRBs, or emergency position indicating radio beacons, can come to the rescue when things go wrong on the open seas.

10-Minute Drill: Boys State Basketball

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:13:28 -0800

Brandt Merritt and Mike Cobb preview the 2009 FHSAA boys state basketball tournament at The Lakeland Center.

Polk County Senior Olympics

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:19:20 -0800

the 17th annual senior games

Senior Games

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:50:00 -0800

2009 Senior Games opening day

10-Minute Drill: State Basketball Tournaments

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:52:21 -0800

The Ledger's Mike Cobb and Brandt Merritt discuss the upcoming FHSAA state basketball tournaments at The Lakeland Center.

First Day of Matlock Classic

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:36:01 -0800

Matt Stauch and Jude Eustaquio led the Mocs on Monday at Lone Palm.

10-Minute Drill: Spring Training

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:17:25 -0800

Dick Scanlon and Mike Cobb preview the 2009 spring training season.

Barkley and Friends Golf Tournament

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:51:55 -0800

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Steelers Media Day

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:21:26 -0800

Pittsburgh Steelers Media Day

Cardinals Media Day

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:19:33 -0800

Arizona Cardinals Media Day

10-Minute Drill: BCS Championship

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:46:56 -0800

Ledger college writer Tom Zebold talks about the BCS Championship Game with Mike Cobb.

Big Blue - Blue Devils vs Bolts

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:15:00 -0800

Day two action at the Big Blue Shootout in Winter Haven, featuring the Winter Haven Blue Devils and the Ridge Community Bolts.

5A Title Game: LHS vs. Aquinas

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:32:11 -0800

Video highlights from the Class 5A state championship game in Orlando.

Brandt's Pick: LHS vs. Aquinas

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:51:03 -0800

Ledger prep editer Brandt Merritt joins Mike Cobb to talk about Lakeland's Class 5A state championship game against St. Thomas Aquinas with Brandt tell you who he thinks will win.

Fort Meade: State Finals

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:50:41 -0800

Fort Meade High School played in the state 1A football championship game on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008

Brandt Merritt's Prep Picks

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:21:39 -0800

Brandt Merritt and Mike Cobb preview the high school playoff games for Dec. 12 with Brandt picking who he thinks will win.

10-Minute Drill: BCS vs. Playoffs

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:46:07 -0800

Mike Cobb and Dick Scanlon offer dissenting views on whether college football should continue with the BCS or implement a playoff system.

Brandt's Prep Football Picks

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:59:37 -0800

Brandt Merritt and Mike Cobb discuss the high school football playoff games for Friday Dec. 5 with Brandt making his picks for who he thinks will win.

No. 2 Florida Slams No. 23 FSU 45-15

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:43:43 -0800

Tim Tebow threw three touchdown passes, ran for 80 yards and another score, and the Florida Gators thumped No. 23 Florida State 45-15 in sloppy conditions Saturday. (Nov. 30)

10-Minute Drill

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:52:56 -0800

10-Minute Drill

10-Minute Drill: Prep Playoff Picks

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:49:00 -0800

Ledger prep writer Brandt Merritt joins host Mike Cobb to give his picks on the upcoming high school football playoff games to be played on Friday, Nov. 21.

Game Preview: Lakeland vs. Kathleen

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:20:08 -0800

Lakeland coach Bill Castle and Kathleen coach Irving Strickland talk about Friday night's rivalry battle between their two teams.

Game of the Week: Auburndale vs. Lake Region

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:20:25 -0800

Video highlights of Auburndale's 7-0 win over Lake Region for the Class 4A district title on Nov. 7.

10-Minute Drill: Prep Football Update

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:02:38 -0800

Ledger prep editor Brandt Merritt joins Mike Cobb to talk about the final two weeks of the high school football season and take a sneak peak ahead to the playoffs.

Game of the Week: LHS vs. Ridge

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:40:55 -0700

Lakeland High School and Ridge Community High go head to head in this edition of Game of the Week.

Top Performers

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:55:32 -0700

TOPSoccer program gives kids a chance to belong

Lake Wales vs. Ridge Preview

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:26:11 -0700

Lake Wales coach Rod Shafer and Ridge Community coach Richard Tate talk about their game Friday night will likely decide the Class 3A, District 10 championship.

World Series Preview

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:22:56 -0700

Ledger sports writer Dick Scanlon joins Mike Cobb for a special 10-Minute Drill World Series preview.

Haines City-Winter Haven Preview

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:15:38 -0700

Coaches Pete Barber of Haines City and Charlie Tate of Winter Haven preview their game on Friday, Oct. 17.

Velocity Sports Performance

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:42:12 -0700

Brandt Merritt looks at Velocity Sports Performance in Lakeland, where area athletes to go improve their performances.

LHS Edges Lake Gibson

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:19:33 -0700

Video highlights of Lakeland's 15-14 win over Lake Gibson on Friday, Oct. 10.

LHS-Lake Gibson Preview

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:33:11 -0700

Ledger sports writer Brandt Merritt talks with Lakeland High coach Bill Castle and Lake Gibson coach Keith DeMyer about Friday night's game.

Rays-Red Sox ALCS Preview

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:45:46 -0700

Ledger sports writer Dick Scanlon chats with The Ledger's Online/Night Sports Coordinator Mike Cobb about the Rays-Red Sox ALCS playoff series.

Powder Puff Football

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:30:00 -0700

2008 Winter Haven High School Powder Puff Football

Air Devils: Kathleen's Passing Game

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:31:10 -0700

Kathleen High football coach Irving Strickland talks about his quarterback Isaac O'Neal and his team's passing game.

Friday Night at Kathleen High

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:54:01 -0700

The Sept. 26 game between Lake Wales and Katheleen High Schools ended with a Lake Wales win, 13-12.

Game of the Week: Lake Wales vs. Kathleen

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:49:34 -0700

Video highlights of the High School Game of the Week between Lake Wales and Kathleen won by Lake Wales, 13-12.

10-Minute Drill: Rays in the Playoffs

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:47:57 -0700

Ledger sports writer Dick Scanlon joins host Mike Cobb to talk about the Tampa Bay Rays making the American League playoffs.

The Rays Make the Playoffs

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:42:37 -0700

The scene at Tropicana Field after the Tampa Bay Rays clinched the first playoff berth in franchise history.

Frostproof Vs. Mulberry

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:41:15 -0700

Mulberry High Panthers vs. Frostproof High Bulldogs

Kathleen vs. Bartow

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:55:00 -0700

High school football match between Kathleen and Bartow High Schools on Sept. 13.

Stabbed 13-Year-Old Found, Suspect Same Age

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:27:10 -0700

Police have in custody a young Hispanic man that they say may have stabbed a 13-year-old boy to death.

A Mother's Point of View

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:50:17 -0700

Tarrod's mother, Deedee Atkins, gives a mother's point of view.

Life Without Her Son

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:29:28 -0700

Kristian's mother, Katia Cassola, talks about life without her son.

Mentoring At-Risk Youth

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:31:36 -0700

Tarrod's pastor, Rev. Arthur L. Johnson, talks about mentoring at-risk youth.

FIghting for Respect

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:23:04 -0700

Degabriel Delgado and Zach Margazano on fighting for respect.

Defending Children

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:19:03 -0700

Tarrod's lawyer Amy Thornhill on defending children.

Chris Hersey

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Medication makes Chris Hersey function. "Without my medication ... I might not even consider myself a human being."

Ray Smith

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Ray Smith describes bipolar disorder as a see-saw.

Adam O'Connor

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800

"Stigma is discrimination based on the fact of one's mental illness or substance abuse issue," said Adam O'Connor, describing an issue with the mentally ill in Polk County.

Margaret Means

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Margaret Means knits as she talks. "This calms me down, when I work," she said.

Robert Eddy

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Robert Eddy uses public transportation to get around to therapy, volunteer and support groups.

Yvonne Reynolds

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800

We had a hurricane come through ... we got lucky and blessed because we got a roof over our heads," Yvonne Reynolds said.

Marsha Perlin

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Marsha Perlin says The Residence is a good place, "to get the craziness out."

Jeff Phillips & Paul Posseno

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800

"With our income, we don't qualify for housing," Paul Posseno describes.

Shortage in Children's Mental Healthcare

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:10:13 -0700

Polk County's shortfall in mental healthcare for children creates family anxiety.

Support for Mentally Ill Teenagers

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:28:04 -0700

Some teenagers are taking it into their own hands to provide support to the community.

Faith vs. Medicine

Sun, 13 May 2007 07:36:28 -0700

The Rev. Lynn Howze, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder talks about her treatment.

Man Slain in Lakeland

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:49:23 -0700

Henry Todd Bruder, 30, was bound, gagged and shot to death.

Business Dries Up

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:15:32 -0700

Mark Mercier, the owner of Marine Storage Center, has watched the lakes, and his business, dry up.

Broken Chains

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:33:25 -0700

The lakes in Winter Haven are disappearing.

Cara Murphy Press Conference

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:19:38 -0700

CARA MURPHY, 16, talks to media members Friday.

Bank of America Robbery

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:42:37 -0700

Bank of America on South Florida Avenue was robbed on May 6 by a white male.

Business with Wal-Mart

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:46:12 -0700

Excell La Fayette, director of Supplier Development for Wal-Mart, describes strange pitches and good advice.

Tax Rebate

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:31:22 -0700

Brenda Grant-O'Neal on how she'll spend her government tax rebate.

TicoFruit

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:14:29 -0700

Lakeland native Donovan Brown talks about plans for his employer, TicoFruit of Costa Rica, to expand.

Beating Suspects: First Appearance

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:20:30 -0700

The eight teens charged in the beating of a teen-ager have their first appearances in court.

Kissimmee River

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:11:03 -0700

Kissimmee River

FM Consruction

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:25:58 -0700

2008 Remodelers on Parade

Sharon Leonard

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:22:59 -0700

Sharon Leonard talks about how chemotherapy has affected her and her family.

Linda Pope

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:20:55 -0700

Stage 2 breast cancer doesn't keep Linda Pope from teaching.

Family Deals with Cancer Together

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:18:14 -0700

A mother and two daughters deal with cancer together.

Diana Walston

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:13:04 -0700

Dealing with Stage 1 breast cancer.

Catching Fire

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:59:43 -0700

Evangelist's popular ministry claims miraculous healing.

Vista View Fire

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:12:42 -0700

Firefighters assist at a house fire at 1975 Vista View Drive in Lakeland on Friday. The homeowners were not home at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries, according to the Polk County Fire Department.

Gun Search

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:00:00 -0700

Dive teams search for a firearm in Lake Mirror.

Fla. House Pauses for Hazel Haley

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:42:39 -0700

The Florida House of Representatives observed a moment of silence in memory of Hazel Haley, who taught at Lakeland High School for 67 years.

Hazel Haley Moment of Silence in FL House

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:33:59 -0700

CNeslund from Lakeland: Rep. Seth McKeel's tribute to teacher Hazel Haley. Moment of Silence observed in Florida House of Representatives.

911 Call from Video Taped Beating Case

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:11:09 -0700

Audio from a 911 call made on March 30, 2008, in which the battery victim, along with the voice of an adult female assisting the victim with the call, can be heard.

Fatal Plane Crash

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:45:02 -0700

Fly-In sees fatal crash on last day.

Time Lapse Video of Ballons

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:12:04 -0700

Time Lapse Video of Ballons at Sun 'N Fun

F-16 Flight With a Thunderbird

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:13:31 -0700

Reporter almost blacks out as he pulls nine Gs during flight with an Air Force Thunderbird.

Thunderbirds Arrive

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:13:51 -0700

USAF Thunderbirds arriving at Sun 'N Fun.

Junior Achievement BizTown

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:07:03 -0700

Fifth graders countywide went to BizTown to experience a day of running a business, taking out loans, writing checks and other business experiences thanks to Junior Achievement.

Operation Roundup

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:29:52 -0700

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 30 people it says were involved in an organized crime ring that sold methamphetamines, burglarized homes and stole high-end motorcycles, among up other crimes, the Sheriff’s Office announced today.

Doug Shekman's Favorite Photos

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:44:11 -0800

Dr. Doug Shenkman, an orthopedic surgeon at Lakeland's Watson Clinic, dislikes the institutional, sterile-feeling doctors' offices and set out to transform his corner of the orthopedics department.

Three Questions with Gil Colón

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:29:21 -0800

Gil Colón talks about what he'd do if he wasn't a lawyer, his professional pet peeeve and the best moment of his career.

Myra Shelton, Fire Victim

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:33:58 -0800

Myra Shelton, 75, of Winter Haven, talks about her house and her daughter after her home on Orrin Avenue burned down Saturday morning due to an overloaded power strip.

Trashed Lake

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:03:13 -0800

Trash at Lake McLeod make for an unpleasent experience.

Center of Nature

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:12:13 -0800

A Polk County nature center will be opening at Circle B Bar Reserve later this month.

Teaching Is His Passion

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:02:40 -0800

As an assistant basketball coach and a teacher, Warner Southern College's Donnie Arey always stresses preparation to his team and students.

Garbage Truck Survivor

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:48:43 -0800

On Feb. 11, a garbage truck flipped over and crushed Jody Franks' truck. It was a mirace he survived.

Lotto Ticket Theft

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:27:20 -0800

Polk County sheriff¿s detectives are looking for a man they say stole 10 trays of lottery tickets from a Marathon gas station early Monday. Anyone with information about this case can call Detective Paul Dunn at 863-577-1600 or 863-533-0344.

Fidel Steps Down

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:24:57 -0800

Jesus Garcia and Elena Viera talk about the dictator's decision to resign.

Guest Worker News

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:32:41 -0800

"I've lived my life on top of orange trees," said Andres Mendoza-Samora, 51.

Fruits of Labor

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:35:06 -0800

Citrus industry recruits guest workers under federal rules.

Greeks Celebrate

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:35:56 -0800

The Greek Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church.

Snapdragons in Bloom

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:44:49 -0800

Choice Nursery in Auburndale sells its snapdragon blooms to local wholesalers.

Auburndale Blaze: Day Two

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:46:51 -0800

Almost 20 firefighters worked on the Auburndale box manufacturing plant throughout Monday night and parts of Tuesday.

Auburndale Blaze

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:48:19 -0800

A spectacular fire that lit up the night sky Monday gutted a cardboard box company's warehouse and manufacturing plant off Recker Highway, with losses from the destruction of the building and its contents estimated at more than $21 million.

Downtown Fire

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:49:28 -0800

A fire and series of explosions Sunday sent debris flying, destroyed two shops in a building on the fringe of downtown Lakeland and charred one of the largest private collections of paintings by noted Florida wildlife and landscape artist Robert Butl

Free Gas

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:49:55 -0800

If you wanted to know how long people would wait for a chance to fill up their gas tank for free, all you had to do was look at the long line of cars on Seventh Street NW in Eloise early Saturday morning.

Auburndale High Naval JROTC Annual Review

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:50:26 -0800

Auburndale High Navel Junior ROTC Annual Review .

Memorial Ave. Fatal

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:13:02 -0800

A man in a wheelchair was attempting to cross Memorial Boulevard from south to north and fell from the chair and landed in the roadway. The man was hit by a dump truck.

Extension of Florida Forever

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:13:58 -0800

Jeff Danter of the Nature Conservancy talks about the extension of the Florida Forever program.

The Life of a 95-year-old Woman

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0800

'I'm too busy to have time to get old,' says Martha Forbes Wetzel, 95, the Lake Wales Family Literacy Coalition's winnter of its 2007 Award for a Lifetime of Dedication to Literacy.

Citrus Picking

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0800

Citrus workers pick oranges for Outlook Harvesting at TBM Groves, east of Lake Wales. Guest workers from Mexico have been working there.

Students and Robots

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:00:00 -0800

Ridge Community High School's robotics team is working on a prototype for a robotics competition.

Science and Engineering Fair

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:18:16 -0800

Students' science projects are open to the public on Saturday. The best of show winner will attend a fair in Atlanta in May.

Storefront Crash

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:22:30 -0800

A woman runs through the front window of the Century 21 storefront.

Platinum Bank

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:20:29 -0800

Platinum Bank in Lakeland was robbed Wednesday.

Police Hunt Bank Robber

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:23:09 -0800

Police and Polk County sheriff¿s deputies with dogs are searching the neighborhood between lakes Morton and Hollingsworth.

Freerice.com

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:24:16 -0800

Schools are using the Web site Freerice.com to teach their kids new words and new ways to help others.

Michael Szwed: 1985-2008

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:30:14 -0800

FSC press conference on the death of Michael Szwed.

Jason Appleton

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:37:02 -0800

Jason Appleton and his wife, Miranda, lost their jobs last year - he in February and she in December. Both were employed at Technology Research Consultants in Haines City, which builds aircraft equipment for military applications.

Yes on Amendment 1

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:36:12 -0800

John A. Eady, 71, is going to vote yes on Amendment 1.

No on Amendment 1

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:35:48 -0800

Geraldine Logsdon 64, is going to vote no on Amendment 1.

Mitt Romney in Polk

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:37:33 -0800

GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney campaigned at Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008

Mike Huckabee in Polk

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:37:58 -0800

Mike Huckabee made a campaign stop Saturday at the Lakeland Pig Fest.

Farm Bureau President

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:38:21 -0800

Kenneth DeVane discusses priorities for his term as president as the Polk County Farm Bureau.

Multimillion-dollar Theft Ring is Broken

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:38:50 -0800

A multiagency investigation has revealed an 18-person crime ring that may be responsible for the theft of up to $100 million worth of medicine and health and beauty goods from convenience and grocery stores statewide.

Winter Haven Motel Blaze

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:36:34 -0800

Mother Set Fire to Her Children, Killed Herself

Giuliani Visits Polk Again

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:58:52 -0800

Republican Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani makes a campaign appearance at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City on Sunday. This is the second visit to Polk County within a week for Giuliani.

How Would You Use a Proposed Tax Rebate?

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:55:28 -0800

Several local families talk about how they would use President Bush's proposed tax rebate.

I-4 Chase

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:18:32 -0800

Five teens are considered "persons of interest" in five Lakeland home burglaries, Polk sheriff's officials said.

Mulberry Muder and Suicide Scene

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:37:05 -0800

2 Deaths Were Murder and Suicide, Polk Detectives Say

The Jeopardy Challenge

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:08:29 -0800

At least two from Polk win spots in 'Jeopardy's!' contestant pool.

Stunt Bike Stunter

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:54:37 -0800

Regas wows the crowd with his stunt biking, even without the use of his two feet.

McDonalds Donation Box Stolen

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:11:34 -0800

A burglar broke into the McDonald's at at 4721 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland and stole a donation box from the counter.

Winter Haven Motel Fire

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:59:22 -0800

A woman and a child were found dead and another child badly burned early today at a Winter Haven motel where they lived early.

Giuliani Visits Lakeland

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:56:52 -0800

The former New York City mayor's visit was part of a bus tour of Florida.

Student Interviews Giuliani

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:57:11 -0800

Griffin Elementary student Shelby Fallin interviews Giuliani.

Arrested in Bar Owner's Murder

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:36:52 -0800

The arrests of Charles Bonfiglio, Cody Scarpa, Brock Winkler, Alexia Pierce and Tiffanie Hemness. Charles Bonfiglio, Cody Scarpa, Brock Winkler were charged with the murder of Richard Oaks, a Lakeland bar owner, on Sunday.

Headley Recalls Murder Victims

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0800

Lake Wales insurance company owner Scott Headley remembers two employees who were murdered during a failed robbery attempt.

Paying His Dues

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:12:45 -0800

Brian Jarrett talks about his early days in the automobile business.

Alafia Rvier (5)

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:55:57 -0800

Tom Palmer and Ernst Peters travel along the Alafia River 10 years after a dam break at a now-defunct Mulberry Phosphates fertilizer plant caused the worst environmental disaster in the river's history.

Alafia River (4)

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:48:48 -0800

Alafia River (3)

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:45:18 -0800

Alafia River (2)

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:39:55 -0800

Tom Palmer and Ernst Peters travel along the Alafia River a decade after a dam break at a now-defunct Mulberry Phosphatres fertilizer plant caused the worst environmental disaster in the river's history.

Alafia River (1)

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:14:35 -0800

Chatty Checklist

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:22:01 -0800

Jessica Gartrell, who suffers from frontal lobe syndrome, goes through her checklist for good conversations.

Let The Buses Roll

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:21:30 -0800

The new $4 million bus terminal at 555 Ave. N.W. in Winter Haven was officially opened.

Lock It or Lose It

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:22:06 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: Holiday reminder to lock your vehicles.

John Wilson Press Conference

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:29:39 -0800

South West principal John Wilson commenting on the death of one of his students.

Teen Stabbed in Lakeland

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:24:53 -0800

A middle-schooler was arrested after a teenage boy was stabbed to death near 830 Beacon Road Dec. 5.

Troller Victory Party

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:36:21 -0800

Justin Troller was elected to the Lakeland City Commission on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007.

Different and Capable

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:27:09 -0800

Software Helps Sight-Impaired Man Prove Ability to Work

William Grierson

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 04:21:12 -0800

Listen to William Grierson, and you may discern the cultures that shaped him.

Code Enforcement Tour

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:01:43 -0800

Haines City mayor takes a tour to discover local code enforcement problems.

Thanksgiving Tradition

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:05:17 -0800

The Salvation Army serves up free meals to people all around Polk County.

True to Form

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:31:06 -0800

Skydivers seek to set record for diamond formation.

Turkeys Multiply

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:12:38 -0800

Haines City Group's Program Grows Like Well-Fed Fowls.

Scout's Honor

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:39:29 -0800

Morgan Craven, 14, appears in Scouts Honor which was shot in Florida.

Kathryn Phillips, Editorial Contest Winner

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:59:11 -0800

Kathryn Phillips, Editorial Contest Winner - High Schools

Student Editorial Contest (Middle School)

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:07:02 -0800

Caitlyn Epperson reads her winning student editorial.

Tyler Mountain, Editorial Contest Winner

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:00:00 -0800

Tyler Mountain of Brigham Academy talks about his winning editorial.

Honoring the Fallen

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:17:28 -0800

Elks district vice president Mike Carney speaks Sunday during the Veterans Day service at Elks Lodge #1921 in Lakeland. The service was dedicated to Sgt. Cory Clark, who was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Florida's Natural Ad Campaign

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:46:49 -0800

Florida's Natural's new TV ads promote their Florida-only juice.

Coyote Trapping

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 06:48:02 -0800

Dustin Hooper has engaged in a fruitless and frustrating pursuit of a pair of coyotes who live in the city limits of Lakeland.

Apron's

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:33:25 -0700

Publix Hopes Shoppers Will Cook in the Store

Lakeland City Commission Candidates

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:57:33 -0700

The three candidates answer "one tough question" about Lakeland Electric.

Target Practice

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:39:31 -0700

Shawn K. Newberry and other young men shoot a Ledger newsbox during target practice with semi-automatic weapons off Winter Lake Road.

Cypress Gardens

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:21:23 -0700

Cypress Gardens solidifies plans.

Living on Parker Street

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:49:42 -0700

Ministry Finds Tough People Can Make Good Neighbors

The Water Dome

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:05:47 -0700

Jets of water shot sideways into the air Thursday night, rising about 45 feet before curving down and inward to meet in the center of a circular basin 160 feet in diameter.

Dealership Heists

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:02:21 -0700

Surviellance video of robbery at A Code Car Sales lot in Haines City.

FSC Water Dome Preview

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:47:46 -0700

Florida Southern College showcases its Frank Lloyd Wright Water Dome -- an engineering feat that Wright envisioned but never achieved himself.

Auburndale Food Market Robbery

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:55:05 -0700

Police are seeking information about an armed robbery that occurred earlier this month at Ariana Market.

Lakeland K-9 Trials

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:58:48 -0700

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: The Lakeland Police Department is proud to host the 2007 United States Police Canine Association Field Trials

Lakeland City Commission Elections

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:58:45 -0700

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: Don't Forget to Get Out and Vote on Tuesday, November 6th.

Camp Fire USA Haunted House, "Twisted Fairy Tales"

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:58:40 -0700

sbeemish from Lakeland: Camp Fire USA Haunted House. "Twisted Fairy Tales" Oct 26 -31st at 2600 Buckingham Ave. Lakeland. Not all Fairy Tales have a Happy Ending.

K-9 Trials

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:39:45 -0700

Lakeland Police Department's K-9 unit defends the title on home turf during this year's National K-9 Field Trials.

Squeezing Out 90 Years

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:32:04 -0700

Lake Alfred citrus research facility is world renowned.

Language of the Heart

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:48:03 -0700

Franklin Schultz teaches reasons behind Americans' dissatisfaction and anxiety.

Lottery Interview

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:49:01 -0700

Feb 2007 interview of Abraham Shakespeare's account of giving $3 away before he realized he had the winning lottery ticket.

Catholic Church Needs Firmer Voice

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:59:22 -0700

Bishop Thomas Wenski of Orlando speaks about the Catholic Church and its 'voice'.

Lake Hancock Homeowners

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 08:01:10 -0700

The project to raise the level of Lake Hancock will force 31 homeowners to sell their homes.

Lakeland Alum's Reunion Scare

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:39:33 -0700

Lakeland High School alumni talk about the explosives scare that threatened their reunion.

Judd Talks About Vaughn

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:19:13 -0700

Sheriff Grady Judd talks about the arrest of Timothy Vaughn.

Walk to School Safely

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:53:21 -0700

Students at Scott Lake Elementary School observed International Walk-to-School Day.

aMAZEing Corn

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:00:00 -0700

The Mount Dora corn field is one of the most traditional fall attractions.

New Fort Meade City Manager

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 05:37:53 -0700

Fred Hilliard's first day on the job included signing a new city tax rate.

Church Comeback

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:20:02 -0700

Going through a fire has only strengthen the convinctions of these church members.

Matt & Diogi Tribute

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:17:38 -0700

Ceremony for officer Matt Williams and Diogi

The Right Note

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:51:56 -0700

Mark O'Connor, renowned violinist and composer, performs at All Saints' Academy.

Lakeland Shootings

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:03:44 -0700

The shootings occurred at 809 N. Lincoln Ave. and at the BP station at 835 W. Memorial Blvd., Gillen said. Police think the shootings are related.

Sunshine Growers

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:46:52 -0700

Two Brothers and a Friend Make Green With Retail Plants

One Down, Two to Go

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:29:18 -0700

One Gator Snared; 2 to Go at Lake

Apple Corps

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:56:42 -0700

13 students - 10 girls and three boys - will be featured as part of the opening act in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York.

Truck Overturns 2

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:49:13 -0700

Driver charged after truck lost load, setting off a series of accidents.

Truck Overturns

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:49:31 -0700

Truck overturns on I-4 between Kathleen Rd. and U.S.98. Acid spill

Successful Angling

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:23:56 -0700

Wyatt Boyd and Matt Henderson have had success in bass tournaments this season.

Trail Bridge

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:00:35 -0700

The new bridge over the Winter Haven Trail.

Jena 6

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:57:11 -0700

Jena, LA is the location of the High School that sparked racial tension that lead 6 teens to jail because of a school fight. Rallies are being held on the Sept 20th to protest what seems like an injustice of extreme punishment.

2 Sheriffs; One Cause

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Osceola County Sheriff Bob Hansell and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd are putting their heads together to stop crime.

Providence Bank

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:07:54 -0700

Gerald Ernst, president and CEO of Providence Bank.

Bank of America

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:54:12 -0700

Weymon Snuggs, market president for Bank of America in Polk County.

Platinum Bank

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:45:08 -0700

Ken Ely, market president of Platinum Bank.

SunTrust

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:34:14 -0700

Charles McPherson, chairman and CEO of SunTrust Ban, Mid-Florida Lakeland

Creative Force

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:02:10 -0700

Ridge Art's Members-Only Show Captures Diversity

Fred Thompson Visits Lakeland

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:35:32 -0700

Presidential candidate is the first candidate to visit Lakeland, gathering support for his 2008 White House run.

National Anthem Day

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:39:09 -0700

468 students in Bethune Academy sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Friday at the school in Haines City. Friday was National Anthem Day and several Polk County schools celebrated by singing the anthem and participating in other activities.

Ethan Allen

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:45:50 -0700

Interior designer Laura Tepfenhart talks about Polk County's average annual wage.

Plumber

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:44:39 -0700

Adam Henkel, a plumber, makes about the average wage for an employee in Polk County.

Paddock Club Fire

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:22:25 -0700

A Monday morning fire at Lakeland's Paddock Club displaced 30 people and destroyed eight homes.

Yacoub Family Reunited

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:41:18 -0700

Yacoub Family Reunited

Heroes

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:20:38 -0700

Highlands Grove Elementary School students explore the meaning of being a hero.

Milking Bucks

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:23:37 -0700

U.S. dairy products post record prices due to a foreseen shortage in milk.

Citrus Canker

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:58:36 -0700

The first is Mark Ritenour, the program coordinator and a researcher at the Indian River Research and Education Center. The second is Harold Browning, director of the Citrus Research and Education Center .

New Branches

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Citizens Bank and Trust plans to expand into West Polk with new branches in Lakeland and Bartow.

Honor Guard

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:48:42 -0700

The body of Plant City soldier killed in Afghanistan arrives at Lakeland Linder Thursday.

Lakeland Family Separated

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:12:28 -0700

The Yacoub family was separated by rules at an airport in Israel. Seven children, declared Palestinians, must stay.

Scott Cook

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 03:43:56 -0700

Producer's dream takes the stage.

Mother Tried to Shield Baby in Fatal SC Shooting

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:25:06 -0800

A South Carolina mother fruitlessly tried to shield her 20-month-old toddler from a barrage of bullets in a drive-by shooting that killed the baby and two adults and injured at least five others, relatives said Tuesday. (Nov. 10)

Raw Video: Teen Fatally Stabbed at Fla. School

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:26:26 -0800

A 17 year old South Florida teen has been charged with second-degree murder after stabbing his classmate 5 times. Prosecutors say the student says he took a knife to school because the victim looked at him with a bad face. (Nov. 10)

Kid Hero: 9-year-old Stops Carjacking

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:24:27 -0800

A 9-year-old in West Virginia thwarts a potential carjacking by yanking the keys out of the ignition, protecting his younger brothers strapped in car seats.(Nov. 10)

'Sesame Street' Celebrates 40th Birthday

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:24:45 -0800

The hit children's show 'Sesame Street' celebrates its 40th birthday today. The show started in 1969 and has not stopped since. Production for the 41st season has already started. (Nov. 10)

H.S. Students Get Head Start in Financial Field

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:27:44 -0800

For nearly 30 years the National Academy Foundation has helped high school students, particularly those from underprivileged neighborhoods, become better versed in financial issues and get scholarships to attend college. (Nov. 9)

Family: Fla. Teen Set on Fire Over Bike

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:56:19 -0700

Authorities say five Florida teenagers have been charged after they doused a 15-year-old with rubbing alcohol and set him on fire because he stopped someone from stealing his father's bicycle a day earlier. (Oct. 11)

CDC: Injectable Swine Flu Vaccines Ready

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:57:01 -0700

The CDC said nearly 10 million doses of the swine flu vaccine, including the injectable form, are now available to be ordered. (Oct. 13)

College Cutbacks Make It Harder to Earn Degrees

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:56:39 -0700

Across the country, ravaged state budgets are forcing a growing number of students into enrollment purgatory, where they're stuck paying tuition but unable to get seats in the courses they need. (Oct. 13)

Ryan doing Gene Kelly's, "Singing in the Rain

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:03:03 -0700

Shawn Arnold from home: Ryan doing Gene Kelly's, "Singing in the Rain

Ice Skating

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:04:07 -0700

OddWomanOut from Florida: Justice's second time on the ice. He's 2.5 yrs old. :)

Madonna Gets Mercy

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:46:37 -0700

Malawi's highest court has ruled that Madonna can adopt a second child from the southern African country, overturning a lower court decision. (June 12)

Ziggy Marley Singing for the Kids

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:02:56 -0700

Ziggy Marley wants to get in touch with the future leaders of our nation: that's why his latest release is a children's CD. He talks about his album and working on music with his family members. (June 2)

Learning to Save: Teens and the Recession

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:53:35 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Documentary from Lake Gibson Middle

SpringBreak Stump Pass State Park 2009

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:15:54 -0700

Shawn Arnold from home: The Arnolds (and niece, Anastasia) at the beach, Lillian in Pink

$44 Billion in Stimulus for Schools Released

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:17:52 -0700

The Obama administration has released $44 billion, the first round of school dollars from the economic stimulus package. Education Secretary Arne Duncan made the announcement Wednesday. (April 1)

Eagle Lake Jamboree

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:40:00 -0800

Eagle Lake little league jamboree

Police: Ohio Mom Breastfed Baby While Driving

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:12:27 -0800

Police say an Ohio mother has been charged with child endangering after another driver reported she was breast-feeding and talking on the phone while driving. (Mar. 1)

Your Money: Child Care Savings

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:15:05 -0800

With wallet's being pinched, finding affordable ways to care for your children can be a challenge. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. E-mail your questions to yourmoney@ap.org

Onya's New Love

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:08:30 -0800

Shawn Arnold from home: We adopted a new kitty from the SPCA. We named him Baker. Onya and Baker immediatly hit it off. He never once flinched when he first saw her, instead he walked up to her and started rubbing.

Travolta's Son Likely to Be Buried in Fla.

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:24:47 -0800

Actor John Travolta's teenage son likely will be buried in Florida following his death at the actor's home in the Bahamas, a family attorney said. The teen apparently hit his head in a bathroom. (Jan. 3)

A Walk Down 'Sesame Street'

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:25:21 -0800

Author Michael Davis discusses his book "Street Gang: The Complete History of 'Sesame Street" (Jan. 2)

Uncle Arrested in Idaho Girl's Snowstorm Death

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:26:16 -0800

A second man has been arrested in the hypothermia death of an 11-year-old girl in Idaho and is due in court Friday. A warrant accuses Kenneth Quintana of second-degree murder and felony injury to a child. (Jan. 2)

New Boardwalk at Mosaic Peace River Park

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:26:39 -0800

New Boardwalk at Mosaic Peace River Park

Couple Has Similar Twins for Second Time

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:27:09 -0800

A British mixed race couple have become parents to a set of black and white twin girls for a second time, defying the odds. (Jan. 1)

Police: Evidence Links Remains to Toddler's Home

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:40:30 -0800

A Florida sheriff said there are 'clues' linking a child's remains found Thursday to the Orlando, Florida home of missing 3-year-old Caylee Anthony. (Dec. 12)

Sandler Tells 'Bedtime Stories'

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:42:42 -0800

At the London premiere of 'Bedtime Stories,' Adam Sandler and Keri Russell reveal what kind of tales they read to their kids. (Dec. 12)

Allison Cahalan - 2008 Student Editorial Contest Winner

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Allison Cahalan - 2008 Student Editorial Contest Winner

Christmastime in East Polk

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Four Christmas events from around east Polk County.

A Drake and Josh Christmas

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:29:11 -0800

Two of the most popular stars in kids TV history, Drake Bell and Josh Peck, hit the red carpet in Los Angeles on Tuesday for the premiere of their new movie, 'Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh!' (Dec. 3)

Santa Cover

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:32:44 -0800

Shooting a magazine cover

Junior League Merry Market

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:18:22 -0800

rc10tar: Commercial for upcoming Winter Haven event, Merry Market.

Kathleen Elementary School's Mock Election

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:23:05 -0800

Kathleen Elementary School hosted a mock election Tuesday where the children voted overwhelmingly for Sen. Barack Obama for president.

Your Money: Managing Kids Needs

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:24:39 -0800

Trevor Delaney, the AP's Personal Finance editor offers some helpful tips to get a handle on children's activities, such as music and sporting programs. (Oct. 9)

Walk to School Day

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:46:07 -0700

Local schools celebrate Walk to School Day.

Miley Cyrus Celebrates Her Sweet 16th

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:47:43 -0700

'Hannah Montana' star Miley Cyrus turns 16 and celebrates with a special bash at Disneyland (oct. 6)

Melamine Tainted Candy Appears in Another State

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:25:23 -0800

Chinese candy sold in Chinatowns across the U.S. has tested positive for melamine, linking it to the tainted milk scandal blamed for at least 4 deaths and thousands of sick children. (Oct. 3)

My Harmonica Playing Angel

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:02:01 -0700

Shawn Arnold from home: Lillian playing the harmonica. She can really get down on it but I think she was to busy chessying for the camera this time.

Wisconsin Tree House Redefines 'Hideout'

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:33:18 -0700

A Wisconsin family has built a two-story tree house in the backyard that's so luxurious it has become something of a tourist attraction. (Sept. 3)

Phelps Wants Everyone in the Pool

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:32:04 -0700

14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps appeared at a YMCA in New York today to encourage kids to learn to swim at an early age. (Aug. 28)

Cooped up all day, had to play in the rain

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:01:22 -0700

Shawn Arnold from home: Tropical Storm Fay had us in all day, we had to take a quick break to run in the rain. The stars of the Show are Ryan and Lillian Arnold. There was no lightning in the making of this video :)

New Jersey Youngsters Trapped in Georgia

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:58:35 -0700

A pair of New Jersey sisters, 7-year-old Ashley Evans and 3-year-old Sophia Evans, were trapped in the Republic of Georgia,when Russia invaded the Eastern European country last week. Their New Jersey parents are trying to rescue their them. (A

Two Sets of Triplets Head Off to School

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:32:41 -0700

It was a busy day at one Louisville elementary school, where two sets of triplets celebrated their first day of kindergarten. The kids' parents said sending them off to school may have been the hardest thing they have had to do so far. (August

Missing Central Fla. Toddler Turns 3

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:50:50 -0700

Detectives and family members had hoped Caylee Anthony would be home by Saturday, her third birthday. She was reported missing July 15, and her disappearance has garnered national attention. (Aug. 10)

Winter Haven Rec carnival

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Kids carnival at the Winter Haven Recreational Center

Fencing Lessons

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:03:26 -0700

heidi.devries from Lakeland: Whole families particiate in the fencing lessons at South Lakeland's YMCA.

The Family that Fences Together...

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:40:44 -0700

Whole families practice the art of fencing at the South Lakeland YMCA.

Ryan going the slide

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0700

Shawn Arnold from home: Ryan at his birthday party going down the slide

Snakes Coils Around Baby in Crib

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:54:27 -0700

A New York family suspects a snake hidden in a new crib mattress, crawled out in the middle of the night and wrapped itself around the leg of a baby sleeping in the crib. (June 11)

Liam Needs a Transplant

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:10:26 -0700

Liam Larrow has been diagnosed with Hurler syndrome and needs a bone marrow transplant.

Dad Delivers Baby With 911 Help

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:39:37 -0700

Dad delivers third child at home, with the help of a 911 operator

First Mother's Day

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Sherri Little is celebrating her first Mother's Day with son Nathan this year.

'Jacob,' 'Emily' Top Baby Name List

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:04:23 -0700

Jacob and Emily are the year's most popular baby names, according to the Social Security Administration. It's been keeping a list since 1997, and has naming data going back to 1880. (May 10)

Car Seat Safety, part 2

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:56:07 -0700

This short video is part two in a three part series about toddler car seat safety.

Car Seat Safety, part 3

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:57:03 -0700

This short video is part three in a three part series about toddler car seat safety.

Ryan singing and dancing to Clumsy

Tue, 27 May 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Shawn Arnold from home: Ryan in my room and no my room doesn't always look like that. Ryan and Lilly was using a crib matress as a makeshift slide in the background prior to this singing stint

Car Seat Safety, part 1

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:45:37 -0700

This short video is part one in a three part series about toddler car seat safety.

Cardboard Boat Race

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:36:33 -0700

Teams were given 1 hour to build a boat out of four sheets of cardboard and other supplies. The team from the Winter Haven Police Department was the grand winner.

2.4 Million Chinese Made Toys Recalled

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:19:02 -0700

Toy distributor Mega Brands Inc. Is recalling 2.4 million Chinese-made toys, because small magnets could fall out. They could fall out and be swallowed or inhaled by children, causing internal damage. (March 17)

'tow jam

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:53:50 -0700

ajbrock from bartow: a great time to be had in downtown Bartow.

Sebastan the table daner

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:54:08 -0700

ajbrock from bartow: Sebastian having great time at 'tow jam.

Ryan's first steps

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:32:10 -0800

Shawn Arnold from home: We couldn't believe that we actually caught Ryan's first steps on film. He would not walk until he knew he had it. He finally did it at 1 year and 1 week old with lots of encouragement from us.

$163 Million in Art Nabbed From Museum

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:44:11 -0700

Armed robbers walked out with more than $163 million in paintings from a Zurich, Switzerland museum. The works include a Cezanne and a van Gogh. Authorities say it's one of the largest art heists ever in Europe. (Feb. 11)

Winning Christmas Cookie

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:54:27 -0700

Judy Vroman shows us how to make her cherry pecan bars.

Circumcision Debate

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:00:00 -0700

Amanda Mann of Bartow explains the reasons she and her husband opted against circumcision for three of their sons.

Game of the Week: Kathleen 32, Bartow 25

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:31:44 -0700

Highlights of some of the action and atmosphere from Kathleen's 32-25 win over Bartow on Friday, Sept. 12.

Lake Wales vs. Auburndale

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:59:26 -0700

Lake Wales vs. Auburndale on Sept. 5, 2008.

Lakeland: Bill Castle

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:33:59 -0700

Lakeland football coach Bill Castle talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Winter Haven: Charlie Tate

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:30:43 -0700

Winter Haven football coach Charlie Tate talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Ridge Community: Richard Tate

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:14:11 -0700

Ridge Community football coach Richard Tate talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Victory Christian: Brian Davis

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:12:22 -0700

Victory Christian football coach Brian Davis talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Tenoroc: Dave Robson

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:08:55 -0700

Tenoroc football coach Dave Robson talks about starting up the football program at first-year Tenoroc High School.

Vanguard: Richard Vester

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:06:26 -0700

Vanguard School football coach Richard Vester talks about the school's first season of football.

Landmark Christian: Mark Burdon

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:59:08 -0700

Landmark Christian football coach Mark Burdon talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Santa Fe Catholic: Mike Jones

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:55:09 -0700

Santa Fe Catholic football coach Mike Jones talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Mulberry: Ken Grantham

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:50:35 -0700

Mulberry football coach Ken Grantham talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Lakeland Christian: Bobby Dan McGlohorn

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:48:28 -0700

LCS football coach Bobby Dan McGlohorn talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Lake Wales: Rod Shafer

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:51:19 -0700

Lake Wales football coach Rod Shafer talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Lake Region: Steve Reynolds

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:49:43 -0700

Lake Region football coach Steve Reynolds talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Lake Gibson: Keith DeMyer

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:47:14 -0700

Lake Gibson football coach Keith DeMyer talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Kathleen: Irving Strickland

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:45:02 -0700

Kathleen football coach Irving Strickland talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Haines City: Pete Barber

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:43:10 -0700

Haines City football coach Pete Barber talks about his team and the 2008 football season.

Frostproof: Brad Matheny

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:40:40 -0700

Frostproof football coach Brad Matheny talks about his team and the 2008 season.

Fort Meade: Bryan Bailey

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:54:51 -0700

Fort Meade defensive coordinator Bryan Bailey talks about his team and the 2008 season.

Bartow: Shawn Killets

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:33:13 -0700

Bartow football coach Shawn Killets talks about his team and the 2008 season.

Auburndale: Charles Graves

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:29:48 -0700

Auburndale football coach Charles Graves discusses his team and the 2008 season.

All Saints: Jim Wright

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:27:58 -0700

All Saints football coach Jim Wright talks about his team and the 2008 season.

10-Minute Drill: Prep Football Preview

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:43:30 -0700

Ledger sports writer Roy Fuoco joins host Mike Cobb to preview the upcoming high school football season in Polk County.

10-Minute Drill: Top 10 Prep Stories

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:26:50 -0700

Roy Fuoco and Mike Cobb discuss the top 10 stories of the 2007-2008 school year in Polk County.

10-Minute Drill: Prep Baseball, Softball

Thu, 29 May 2008 09:02:20 -0700

Roy Fuoco and Mike Cobb discuss the strength of high school softball and baseball in Polk County.

083109 ck Sen Nelson

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:19:25 -0700

Ledger Political Editor Bill Rufty inteviews Senator Bill Nelson

How to Vote: Step-by-Step

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0800

Polk Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards describes the voting process, step by step.

Giuliani Interview

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:41:19 -0800

Shelby Fallin interview with Rudy Giuliani. Jan, 14, 2008.

Scholastic Kids Press Corps

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:44:34 -0800

Shelby Fallin, 10, a fifth-grader at Griffin Elementary, will be part of the Scholastic Kids Press Corps webcast at noon Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in New York at www.scholastic.com/election2008.

One Tough Question: Congress, Dist 12

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:02:34 -0700

Ledger Editorial Recommendations: Congress, Dist. 12 - Adam Putnam

One Tough Question: U.S. Rep., Dist. 5

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:00:34 -0700

2008 Ledger Editorial Recommendations. U.S. Representative, Dist. 5: John Russell

One Tough Question: State Senate, Dist. 17

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:21:31 -0700

Ledger Editorial Recommendations - State Senator, Dist. 17: J.D. Alexander

One Tough Question: County Commission, District 5

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:35:17 -0700

Ledger Editorial Recommendation - County Commission, District 5 - Sam Johnson

Jill Biden Visits Lakeland

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:17:26 -0700

'Tiny' Jill Biden Visits Lakeland; Urges Voters

One Tough Question: County Commission, District 3

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:39:11 -0700

Editorial Podcast - County Commission, District 3

The Homestretch: Ellen Simms

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:23:35 -0700

The Homestretch: Economy and the Ballot - Ellen Simms

Political Views

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:56:57 -0700

The Rev. Manny Torres talks about his shifting political views.

Wesley Clark Stumps for Obama

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:19:30 -0700

Wesley Clark Stumps for Obama

First Time Voter

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:01:00 -0700

Interview with first time voter, Jeanette Mejia.

Election 2008 - U.S. Rep. Dist. 15

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:07:07 -0700

Election 2008 - U.S. Rep. Dist. 15

Election 2008 - State Rep. Dist. 64

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:56:23 -0700

Election 2008 - State Rep. Dist. 64

How to Vote: Step-by-Step

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:19:39 -0700

Polk Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards describes the voting process, step by step

Election 2008 - Property Appraiser

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:40:19 -0700

2008 Editorial Recommendation

Pig Roast

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The 26th Annual Pig Roast and Political Rally was held Friday, Aug. 8, at Fantasy of Flight in Auburndale.

Red, White and Bluegrass

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:40:00 -0700

Whistlestop 2008, political rally

Polk County Voters

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Election information

Obama Visits Tampa

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:18:58 -0700

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama visited Tampa on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

Howard Dean in Tampa

Mon, 19 May 2008 19:47:43 -0700

Democratic Party National Chairman Howard Dean visited Tampa on Monday, May 19, 2008.

Nathanial Birdsong

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:06:42 -0700

Nathanial Birdsong is running for Winter Haven City Commission.

Macy Butler

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:06:31 -0700

Macy Butler is running for Winter Haven City Commission.

Bob Jardine

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:06:18 -0700

Bob Jardine is running for Winter Haven City Commission.

Jeff Potter

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:06:04 -0700

Jeff Potter is running for Winter Haven City Commission.

Don Drefke

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:05:50 -0700

Don Drefke is running for Winter Haven City Commission.

James Powell

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:04:53 -0700

James Powell is running for Winter Haven Commission.

Bill Brown Talks to Investigators

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:28:48 -0700

William "Bill-Bill" Brown Jr. told detectives he "blacked out" and didn't know who stabbed Ryan Keith Skipper to death.

Naked Biker Arrested

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:48:31 -0700

Naked Biker Arrested

Sgt. Ronnie Brown

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:33:22 -0700

Sgt. Ronnie Brown

Waste-Watch

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:18:12 -0700

Florida Refuse Service helping Sheriff's Office fight crime

Cameras Captured 'Chilling' Fla. Break-In

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:43:01 -0700

A sheriff in the Florida Panhandle says six to eight people were involved in the slaying of a wealthy Florida couple known for adopting 12 children with developmental disabilities and other problems. (July 13)

Creekbend Drive Shooting: 911 Calls

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:04:41 -0700

Creekbend Drive Shooting: 911 Calls

Tragedy in a southwest neighborhood

Mon, 04 May 2009 05:09:21 -0700

A man shot his wife and two of his children before turning the high-powered rifle on himself.

Operation Hot Milk

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:05:38 -0700

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives a press conference on Operation Hot Milk.

Shooting at Publix Warehouse

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:12:55 -0800

Shooting at Publix Warehouse

Suspect Drowns, Deputy Injured

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:28:27 -0800

Homicide suspect drowns. Deputy injured in crash

911 Call Released in Farley Case

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:41:25 -0800

911 Call Released in Farley Case

Nowak Meets Fake Hit Man

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:48:16 -0800

Federal prosecutors released more footage Wednesday of Randy Nowak meeting with a fake hit man to discuss murdering an Internal Revenue Service agent auditing his business.

Robert Farley's New Year's Eve

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:52:54 -0800

Robert Farley celebrates at 11:15 p.m. on New Year's Eve

Suspicious Package in Lakeland

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:21:15 -0800

Bomb squad called to check suspicious package in Lakeland.

Shooter's Recording of His Rage

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:32:48 -0800

Shooter's Recording of His Rage

911 Call from Dundee Shooting Rampage

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:05:51 -0800

911 Call from Dundee Shooting Rampage

Yvonne Bustamante's Gravesite

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Yvonne Bustamante's Gravesite

Interrogation Video of Enrique Santos

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:13:00 -0800

Interrogation Video of Enrique Santos

Smash and Grab

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:38:15 -0800

A group of determined thieves has been stealing pickup trucks and using them to smash into convenience stores. On at least two occasions they’ve stolen ATM machines.

Operation Cast Cade

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:14:38 -0700

A Lake Wales police officer and 18 others have been arrested after an eight-month investigation into an alleged drug operation based in Haines City.

The Evidence Against Roy Ballard

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:18:53 -0700

Prosecutors are urging jurors to recommend that the 67-year-old Zephyrhills man be executed by lethal injection for carrying out an intricate plan to kill his stepdaughter, Autumn Marie Traub.

New Jail Menu Alternatives

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:59:48 -0700

In a cost-saving move, Sheriff Grady Judd has announced the new jail menu alternatives.

Lisa Reilly Charged in Hit and Run Death

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:35:25 -0700

Jennifer Prokap, 34, of Davenport died where she fell at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection with Polo Park Boulevard East, law officials said, and Lisa Reilly, 37, of Davenport was arrested Monday in the case.

Farewell to a Friend

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:08:06 -0700

Jashavantal Patel was killed by an unknown gunman last week while working at the Rightway Food Store/Citgo gas station in Davenport. Robbery is thought to be the motive. His wife and a son who are in India were not able to attend the services.

Neville Avenue Shooting

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:45:23 -0700

Jack Gillen, the Lakeland Police Department’s spokesman, described the incident as “a shooting between two rival groups.”

Prosecutor's Interview With Kayla Hassall

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:48:06 -0700

Kayla Hassall is interviewed by a prosecutor in the videotaped beating case.

Lakeland Square Mall Shooting

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:29:27 -0700

LAKELAND | A Lakeland man was arrested late Tuesday night in a shooting at Lakeland Square mall earlier that day that left an 18-year-old Frostproof man wounded, police said.

Second Murder Victim Found

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:40:40 -0700

Family members searching for missing items at the Lakeland duplex of a man who was discovered bound, gagged and shot to death Saturday, found his stepbrother also shot to death and covered in a heavily wooded area behind the property Sunday morning,

Dollar General Robbery Suspect

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:28:26 -0700

A Dollar General Store employee was forced to open the store's safe and then tied up by a man who robbed the store Sunday night, Sheriff's detectives said.

Three Dead at Auburndale Bar

Sun, 25 May 2008 06:00:49 -0700

Three people affiliated with Tampa's "Poison Dart" DJ group were shot and killed at a bar in Auburndale on Saturday, May 24, 2008.

DNA Leads to Arrest in Baby's Death

Sun, 25 May 2008 05:58:24 -0700

Infant was dead when found by worker at an apartment complex two years ago.

Polk City Grow House

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:34:17 -0700

A multi-agency law enforcement task force arrested a man and seized 143 marijuana plants from his home in Polk City.

10-Minute Drill: NBA Playoffs

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:48:33 -0700

Ledger sports staffers Mike Cobb and Dick Scanlon preview the NBA playoffs.

10-Minute Drill: Premiere

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:09:44 -0700

Ten-Minute Drill is The Ledger's new weekly sports video report.

41 Super Bowls

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:20:01 -0800

Meet a Polk resident who has attended every Super Bowl ever played.

A Dreadnaught Becomes a Pirate

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:51:15 -0800

heidi.devries from Lakeland: Steven Pearce, a 2001 graduate of Lakeland High, is competing for a spot on the Pittsburgh Pirates' opening-day roster.

A Family Tradition

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:31:37 -0800

For the Lanes, ball fishing is more than just a sport.

Ben Hill Griffin Golf Tournament

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:23:42 -0700

Heimer's Hot Putter Gives Him 1-Shot Win

Blue Devils at the Championships

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:41:08 -0800

Blue Devils at the 2008 FHSAA Girls Basketball Championship.

Keon Broxton Signs with FAU

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:12:22 -0800

Keon Broxton of Lakeland High School signs with Florida Atlantic University.

Last Game

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:51:06 -0700

Mike Alstott

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:39:37 -0800

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott announces his retirement from the NFL.

National Archery in Schools Program

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:41:01 -0700

Students take dead aim at success.

Orange Cup Regatta

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:46:38 -0800

The 71st Orange Cup Regatta on Lake Hollingsworth.

Pace 80, Kathleen 76

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:42:40 -0800

Monsignor Pace Academy defeated Kathleen High School for the 2008 state basketball title.

Quickstart Tennis

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:02:58 -0700

Quickstart kids' tennis program in Auburndale.

Signing at Lake Gibson High

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:51:34 -0800

James Jones, Josh Garvin and Ricky Barnum all sign to universities to play football.

Sire of Champions

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:26:34 -0700

Storm Cat achieved his artistic immortality through dominance not in the Preakness Stakes but in the Procreation Stakes, so to speak.

Sunny Oh Wins Bright House Network Open

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:07:37 -0700

Sunday was the final round of the Bright House Networks Open at Cleveland Heights golf course. Sunny Oh won the tournament.

Sunshine State Games

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:29:22 -0700

Sunshine State Games

Sunshine State Games: Saturday

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:25:43 -0700

Sports writer Lisa Coffey reports on day two of the Sunshine State Games in Lakeland, Fl.

T.J. Lawrence Signs With UF

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:10:38 -0800

Kathleen High School football star signs with University of Florida live on ESPN.

The Lane Brothers

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:24:27 -0800

Brother acts also are rare in professional bass fishing's Bassmaster Classic, often referred to as the Super Bowl or World Series of the sport.

Thusday Weigh-In at Kissimmee Chain

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:40:26 -0700

Local bassman compete in the Citrus Slam competition.

Tigers Start Spring Training

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:35:31 -0800

Detroit Tigers held their first workout of the spring Friday at Tigertown.

Turkey Hunt

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Judge Michael Hunter's Turkey Hunt Last Year

Ultimate Frisbee Players

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:54:10 -0700

Ultimate frisbee players compete in the Sunshine State Games on Sunday.

Winter Haven's Coach Gibson Resigns

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:09:20 -0800

Winter Haven girls' basketball coach LeDawn Gibson resigns after two state championships.

Youth Basketball of America

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:18:16 -0700

Youth Basketball of America from LGHS

Rep. Kennedy Says He's Banned From Communion

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:25:21 -0800

Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights. (Nov. 22)

Deadly Ferry Sinking in Indonesia

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:25:16 -0800

Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard a crowded Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but 29 people have died and at least 17 others were missing, officials said. (Nov. 22)

Baby Born While Astronaut Dad Spacewalks

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:17:03 -0800

Astronaut Randolph Bresnik is a new dad again, after launching into space and taking a spacewalk, all for the first time. He announced the birth of his daughter, Abigail, on Sunday morning on NASA's airwaves. (Nov. 22)

AP Top Stories

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:41:59 -0800

Here's the latest news for Saturday, Nov. 21: Health Care reform tested in Senate; Knox may get life in Italy; Severe flooding in northern England; Chicago doesn't want Oprah to go.

Raw Video: Is Accused Robber Eating Holdup Note?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:40:15 -0800

Ohio police believe they have their man. But they fear their suspected bank robber may have eaten some of the evidence - the holdup note demanding cash - all while handcuffed and leaning over the hood of a police cruiser. (Nov. 21)

Prosecutors Ask for Life Sentence in Knox Case

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:25:08 -0800

Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drug-fueled sex game. (Nov. 21)

McConnell: It's a 'Monstrosity of a Bill'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:31:42 -0800

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the proposed health care legislation would raise taxes, increase health care costs and damage medicare. He says senators should have a hard time supporting it. (Nov. 21)

Reid: Everything Is Fully Paid For

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:26:37 -0800

Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, says the health care reform bill reduces short-term and long-term debt, expands coverage, contains reform and promotes competition. (Nov. 21)

Obama Talks Up His Trip to Asia

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:25:03 -0800

President Barack Obama is talking up his eight-day trip to Asia, saying his discussions with leaders could help create thousands of jobs in the future. (Nov. 21)

GOP: 'This Is Not True Health Care Reform'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:16:40 -0800

Republicans are using their weekly radio and Internet address to criticize health care legislation coming up for a test vote in the Senate. (Nov. 21)

AP Top Stories

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:05 -0800

Here's the latest news for Friday November 20: Oprah ending her show in 2011; New guidelines say women in their 20s can have fewer pap smears; Alleged Ft. Hood shooter has court date Saturday and Macy's unveils new parade balloons.

Opel; Smuckers; Dell

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:26:08 -0800

General Motors says it expects to release a full restructuring plan for its Opel and Vauxhall operations in mid December. The AP's Sandy Kozel reports.(Nov. 20)

Obese Man Dies After 8 Months in His Recliner

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:21 -0800

South Carolina police say an obese man died after not moving from his recliner for the past 8 months. Police say the man's body was physically stuck to the chair and firefighters had to cut him out. He died a few hours later at the hospital. (No

New Advice on Women's Cancer Tests

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:59 -0800

1st mammograms. Now, in an apparent coincidence Pap smears. Guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say most women in their 20's can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually. (Nov. 20)

Emotional Oprah Announces the End of Her Show

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:39 -0800

Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision. (Nov. 20)

What's New at the Macy's Parade?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:29 -0800

At this workshop, Macy's parade chief John Piper serves up a Thanksgiving smorgasbord with old and new friends for this year's parade. Ted Shaffrey reports. (Nov. 20)

Attorney: Mo. Teen Murder Suspect Tried Cutting Self

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:12 -0800

A teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor should be sent to a psychiatric hospital because she shows signs of severe depression and anxiety, her attorney said. (Nov. 20)

Raw Video: Death in Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:11 -0800

One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old 'Hannah Montana' star wasn't on board. (Nov. 20)

Nov. 20: Dollar Pushes Stocks Lower Yet Again

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0800

The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.(Nov. 20)

ShowBiz Minute: Winfrey, Brown, Klum

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:51 -0800

Winfrey to announce end of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'; Chris Brown has received 'extremely favourable' report from probation officials; Heidi Klum back in shape at Victoria's Secret show in New York. (Nov. 20)

AP Top Stories

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:33:23 -0800

Here's the latest news for Friday, November 20: Key Senate vote this weekend; AOL plans job cuts; Oprah ends the end of her show; Severe flooding in England.

New EU Figures Not Household Names

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:34 -0800

The European Union is heading into a new era with unknowns named to the bloc's new presidency and foreign policy post. Early reaction Friday seems to show EU residents taking the selection in their stride. (20 November 2009)

Sick Pets Get High-tech Health Care

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:39 -0800

MRI and CT scanners, a pain rehabilitation center and an underwater treadmill - that's just some of the state-of-the-art facilities pets can benefit from at a new animal hospital in the UK. (Nov. 20)

Police: Assassins Targeting People for Their Fat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:46 -0800

Police say a gang in the Peruvian jungle has been killing people and draining fat from the corpses to sell on the black market for use in cosmetics, although medical experts say they doubt a major market for fat exists. (Nov. 20)

Oprah Fans: 'Emotional' That She's Leaving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:53 -0800

Outside Harpo Studios in Chicago, audience members and fans of Oprah Winfrey describe how the talk show host broke the news that her program is ending. (Nov. 20)

Three-time Defending NASCAR Champ Extended

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:41 -0800

Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has signed a contract extension keeping him with Hendrick Motorsports through 2015. (Nov. 20)

Raw Video: Frantic 911 Call of Fla. Home Attack

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56:47 -0800

Police have released a frantic 911 call a woman made after seeing her neighbor bleeding and pleading for help. Turns out the family next door had been kidnapped and forced to takeout money from their bank. The woman was shot as she escaped. (No

First Look Inside World's Largest Cruise Ship

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:05 -0800

Royal Caribbean has given the Associated Press an inside look at the world's largest cruise ship, "Oasis of the Seas." The ship features 16 decks and cost $1.5 billion. (Nov. 20)

American Exchange Student's Murder Trial Nears End

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:02 -0800

Italian prosecutors have begun their closing arguments in the trial of American exchange student Amanda Knox, who is accused of killing her British roommate more than two years ago. (Nov. 20)

Sports Minute: Lincecum Wins Cy Young

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:10 -0800

Tim Lincecum captures second straight Cy Young Award; Williams paces Dolphins win; Weis' future at Notre Dame up in the air; Michelle Wie pulls out of LPGA Tour Championship. (Nov 20)

Military Looks for Stress Before Deployments

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:56 -0800

For years, US troops returning from combat suffering post-traumatic stress disorder went untreated until they came home. Now the military is looking at ways to treat stress while G.I.'s are deployed. (Nov. 20)

Az. Couple Indicted on Huge Luggage Theft Scam

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:49 -0800

Authorities say an Arizona couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. (Nov. 20)

Giuliani Eyeing a Run for U.S. Senate

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:02 -0800

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who many Republicans have been pushing to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning more toward a run for U.S. Senate. (Nov. 20)

Swine Flu Claims Its First Feline Victim

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:48 -0800

State health officials say a cat from the Linn County city of Lebanon died from the swine flu. Officials say the 10-year-old male apparently caught the virus from a human family member who had been sick. (Nov. 20)

AP Top Stories

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:27:07 -0800

Here's the latest news for Thursday, Nov. 19: FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays; Defense Sec'y. Gates launches Fort Hood review; Karzai makes big promises in Afghan inaugural; Person in chicken suit crashes city council meeting.

New Look for Golden Cross at the Vatican

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:14 -0800

A gem in the Vatican art collection has gotten a new look after a two-year restoration. The 6th century Crux Vaticana is purported to hold fragments of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. (Nov 19)

Money Minute: You've Got Job Cuts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:32:09 -0800

AOL looks to cut a huge number of jobs, new unemployment claims hold steady and Sears posts a smaller loss. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Nov. 19)

Telescope Array to Focus on the Past

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:25:50 -0800

Astronomers are constructing one of the biggest, most powerful instruments ever built, capable of peering far deeper into the universe and further back in time than ever before.(Nov. 19)

Raw Video: Elderly Women Gets Purse Snatched

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:12:01 -0800

An elderly women in Dallas was attacked and had her purse stolen by two men. It was all caught on tape. (Nov. 19)

Giants Ace Wins 2nd Straight Cy Young

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:55:55 -0800

Giants ace Tim Lincicum wins his second straight Cy Young Award in a tight 3-way race (Nov. 19)

Are NFL Players Hiding Concussions?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:01 -0800

An AP survey finds a significant number of NFL players are wary of reporting concussions. Are they just a by-product of a violent sport? (Nov. 19)

Diaries of Mussolini's Mistress Released

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:33:27 -0800

The dairies kept by Claretta Petacci, mistress of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini between 1932 and 1938, were published in a book on Wednesday entitled 'Secret Mussolini.' (Nov. 19)

Soccer Bully: Regrets Action; Seeing a Counselor

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:25:52 -0800

The University of New Mexico soccer player suspended indefinitely for rough play during a match November 5th, is speaking out for the first time, saying she deeply regrets her actions and is seeing a psychologist. (Nov. 19)

Sen. Kerry's Daughter Allegedly Drove Drunk

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:12:05 -0800

The eldest daughter of Senator John Kerry has been arrested in Hollywood for allegedly driving drunk. (Nov. 19)

Source: Jayson Williams Taking Deal in Shooting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:12:10 -0800

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has cut a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, according to a source with knowledge of the case. (Nov. 19)

Future of Illegal Students Hinges on a DREAM

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:57:08 -0800

An estimated 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools every year and could go to college, but they don't qualify for federal financial aid and cannot legally work. The DREAM act, reintroduced in Congress, could change that. (

Pentagon Looking for Fort Hood Management Lapses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:00 -0800

The Pentagon said it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile soldiers hidden in the ranks following the Fort Hood shooting rampage and look for lapses. AP's Sagar Meghani reports. (Nov. 19)

Award Winners Changing the World Through Tech

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:33 -0800

The Tech Awards is an international program honoring innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. This year's winners were announced Thursday in San Jose, CA. (Nov. 19)

FAA: Computers Could Not Talk, Leading to Delays

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:27:03 -0800

Federal officials say flights were delayed across the country when a piece of communications equipment in Salt Lake City failed. This prevented air traffic control computers from talking to each other. The problem was later fixed. (Nov. 19)

Surgeon Hires Hitmen to Kill Business Partner

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:12:29 -0800

Washington state authorities have charged a laser eye surgeon with trying to have two colleagues killed. Local media reported that Dr. Michael Mockovak allegedly paid $10,000 to an informant to have a business partner murdered. (Nov. 19)

Ark. Cop Uses Taser on 10-year-old Girl

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:42:47 -0800

A police officer who used a stun gun on an unruly 10-year-old girl after he said her mother gave him permission has been suspended. (Nov. 19)

Ark. Cop Uses Taser on 10-year-old Girl

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:41:23 -0800

A police officer who used a stun gun on an unruly 10-year-old girl after he said her mother gave him permission has been suspended. (Nov. 19)

Nov. 19: Stocks Pummeled by Stronger Dollar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:37 -0800

Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of safer assets like the dollar. (Nov. 19)

AOL Offers Buyouts to 2,500 Workers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:13 -0800

AOL, struggling to adapt to an advertising-driven economy, is looking to shed as much as 36 percent of its work force as it prepares to spin off from Time Warner next month. (Nov. 19)

ShowBiz Minute: Richie, Jackson, Swift

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:44 -0800

Nicole Richie hospitalized with pneumonia; Janet Jackson talks about Michael's drug problem; Taylor Swift to debut greeting card line in spring. (Nov. 19)

AP Top Stories

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:26:49 -0800

Here's the latest news for Thursday, Nov. 19: President Barack Obama heading back to Washington; Senate Dems unveil health care plan; Judge blames Katrina flooding on Army Corps of Engineers; Spacewalk for Space Shuttle Atlantis.

Deadly Courthouse Bombing in NW Pakistan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:02:33 -0800

A suicide bomber has killed 19 people by detonating explosives on his body outside a courthouse in northwestern Pakistan, officials said. The blast in Peshawar Thursday was the seventh in less than two weeks in the region. (Nov 19)

Afghan President Sworn in to 2nd Term

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:46:52 -0800

Afghan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for a second term in office Thursday. In his address, he pledged to fight corruption and ensure that Afghanistan takes control of its own security. (Nov 19)

Geithner Gets Testy With Congressman

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:59 -0800

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner sharply rejected a call to resign from his job and told a Republican Congressman, "You gave this President an economy falling off the cliff. (Nov. 19)

Senate Probing Fort Hood Shooting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:03:24 -0800

The Senate Homeland Security Committee is looking at the threat posed by homegrown terrorism. Chairman Joe Lieberman also wants to know whether the shooting was the result of intelligence failures. (Nov. 19)

Clinton: Afghanistan Outlines Security Agenda

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:40:53 -0800

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is encouraged by Afghan President Hamid Karzai's pledge to battle corruption and get his security forces sufficiently trained to take the lead within five years. (Nov. 19)

FAA Computer Problem Causes Widespread Delays

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:50:17 -0800

The Federal Aviation Administration says widespread delays, cancellations in the U.S. are due to a flight plan computer problem. (Nov. 19)

Raw Video: FAA Computer Problem Delaying Flights

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:17:07 -0800

There are widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide because of a problem with the FAA system that collects airlines' flight plans. (Nov. 19)

S.C. Panel Recommends Charges for Sanford

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:08 -0800

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will face charges he violated state laws, according to an ethics panel ruling Wednesday that came after a three-month investigation. (Nov. 19)

Pa. Pool Accused of Racism Goes Bankrupt

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:02 -0800

A suburban Philadelphia swim club accused of discrimination last summer after revoking the memberships of mostly black and Hispanic children has filed for bankruptcy. (Nov. 19)

Sports Minute: Tracy, Scioscia Honored

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:40:19 -0800

Colorado's Jim Tracy is the National League's top skipper; The Angels' Mike Scioscia wins AL manager honors; Season over for Miami's Ronnie Brown; Raiders switch quarterbacks. (Nov. 19)

Reid: Bill Will Save Lives and Money

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:10:39 -0800

Senate Democrats have unveiled an $849 billion bill, designed to remake the nation's health care system. The bill relies on cuts in future Medicare spending to cover costs, as well as an increase in taxes. (Nov. 19)

S.C. Panel Recommends Charges for Sanford

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:27:15 -0800

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will face charges he violated state laws, according to an ethics panel ruling Wednesday that came after a three-month investigation. (Nov. 19)

Obama Warns N. Korea, Iran on Nukes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:48:17 -0800

On the final leg of his Asian tour, President Barack Obama declared fresh steps in getting North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons and possible new punishment against Iran for defying efforts to end its own nuclear weapons program. (Nov. 19)

Judge: Katrina Flooding Due to Corps Negligence

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:42:24 -0800

A federal judge in New Orleans has ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding from Katrina. (Nov. 19)

Ill. Cemetery Where Graves Dug Up Set to Reopen

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:40:32 -0800

Burr Oak Cemetery, where former workers were accused of digging up hundreds of graves in a scheme to resell plots for money, will reopen this week after being closed for nearly four months. (Nov. 19)

AP Top Stories

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:01:51 -0800

Here's the latest news for November 18th: Holder says 9/11 suspects won't necessarily be released in U.S. if acquitted; Guards foil attempted ship hijacking near Somalia; Gunmen sought in Florida store standoff; More Thanksgiving travelers expec

Money Minute: New Home Construction Slips

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:26:52 -0800

Construction of new homes takes a tumble in October, Hershey looks to expand its candy empire and Thanksgiving travel plans. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Nov. 18)

Tech Test: $100 Palm Pixi Is Stylish, Sluggish

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:18:43 -0800

Palm is fighting harder than ever to snag a chunk of the smart phone market, and just six months after releasing the stylish Pre it's back with a lighter, more petite and affordable version called the Pixi. (Nov. 18)

Back From the Brink: Siamese Crocodiles

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:07:31 -0800

DNA tests have revealed that more than half the crocodiles kept at a rescue centre in Cambodia are pure Siamese crocodiles, a critically-endangered species that was declared extinct in the wild until the year 2000. (Nov. 18)

Best Buy Opens Door on Green Building

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:02:32 -0800

There are few places more electric than your neighborhood Best Buy store. Stocked full of the latest gadgets, almost everything uses power. But now Best Buy is pushing to conserve as much energy as possible with an all new store design.(Nov. 18)

Police: Looking for Alleged Hostage Takers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:42 -0800

Authorities are searching for two men accused of taking hostages at a Venice, Florida, T.J. Maxx store. (Nov. 18)

Holder: 'Failure Is Not an Option' in 9/11 Trial

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:44:18 -0800

Attorney General Eric Holder sought to explain his prosecutorial strategy to the Senate Judiciary Committee, where lawmakers questioned him over his decision to send Mohammed and four others to face a civilian federal trial in New York. (Nov. 18

Rockies Skipper Is NL Manager of the Year

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:24 -0800

After leading a near-miraculous turnaround, Colorado's Jim Tracy easily outdistances Tony La Russa of the Cardinals in balloting for NL manager of the year. (Nov. 18)

American Implicated British Roommate's Murder

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:17:37 -0800

A man appealing his conviction for murdering a British student in Italy has testified that he heard her arguing with her American roommate, Amanda Knox, just minutes before she was murdered. (Nov. 18)

Raw Video: Sen. Byrd Honored As Record Breaker

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:09:33 -0800

West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd became history's longest-serving member of Congress on Wednesday, earning a formal salute from the Senate and President Barack Obama for his nearly 56 years of service. (Nov. 18)

More Americans on the Go This Thanksgiving

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:57:01 -0800

AAA is predicting that 38.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles this holiday weekend. That's an increase from 2008 but still far below the 2007 totals. (Nov. 18)

Stock Market Falls As Home Construction Slows

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:32:45 -0800

An unexpected drop in home construction and disappointing forecasts from tech companies added to worries about the economic recovery.(Nov. 18)

Subaru Tops Safest Cars List

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:32:41 -0800

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named 27 vehicles as winners of their top safety pick award for the 2010 model year.( Nov. 18)

ShowBiz Minute: Parker, Burton, Jackson

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:16:25 -0800

Paparazzo testifies in Parker-Broderick case; Tim Burton honored by the New York Museum of Modern Art; Michael Jackson's famous white sequined glove to go to auction. (Nov. 18)

AP Top Stories

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:39:04 -0800

Here's the latest news for Wednesday, Nov. 18: Obama tours Great Wall of China; Pirates attack Maersk Alabama again; Increased security in Afghanistan; Milestone for Sen. Robert Byrd.

Vatican Releases Books on Sistine Chapel

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:49:19 -0800

The Vatican has released a new volume of books pairing Bible stories with paintings from the Sistine Chapel. (18 November 2009)

Obama in Seoul After China Wall Stop

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:37:03 -0800

U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Seoul on the last stop of his eight-day trip to Asia. Protesters have been demonstrating in the streets against the Afghan conflict, but Obama is pledging to find a strategy that can end it. (Nov 18)

Back From the Brink: Siamese Crocodiles

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:11:56 -0800

Holder: Don't Fear 'Coward' 9/11 Plotter Trial

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:11:28 -0800

Attorney General Eric Holder told critics Wednesday not to cower at the prospect of a New York trial for professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. (Nov. 18)

Chief: Need to Prove Where N.C. Girl Was Killed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:27:55 -0800

The chief of police in Fayetteville, North Carolina, says investigators handling the death of 5-year-old Shaniya Davis can't file more charges until they decide where the crimes occurred and jurisdiction is determined. (Nov. 18)

Tooth Could Signal New Era in Organ Regeneration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:24:38 -0800

A team of Japanese scientists claims to have succeeded in growing replacement teeth in mice. The researchers say it's the first time that a fully functional and three-dimensional organ has been regenerated. (Nov. 18)

Raw Video: Cop Crashes Into Car Killing 2 Teens

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:45 -0800

Police have released a videotape of a June police cruiser crash that killed two Connecticut teens. The officer was driving 94 miles per hour and was not on an emergency call. He's been charged with manslaughter. (Nov. 18)

Pirates Attack Maersk Alabama a Second Time

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:28:12 -0800

The EU's anti-piracy force says that Somali pirates have again attacked the Maersk Alabama, the U.S.-flagged ship hijacked last spring. (Nov. 18)

Sports Minute: Bills Fire Jauron

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:10:25 -0800

Buffalo fires head coach Dick Jauron; Running back Larry Johnson signs with Cincinnati: Kansas City's Zach Grienke wins Cy Young; Brendan Shanahan hangs up his skates. (Nov. 18)

Texas Teen Charged With Selling Pot Door-to-door

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:37 -0800

A Texas teen is behind bars after police say he came up with the not-so-bright idea to sell pot door-to-door. (Nov. 17)

Punishments Handed Down for Girls Soccer Fight

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:54:33 -0800

Punishments have been levied following a fight at a girl's high school soccer game. Some of the girls involved will be sidelined for as few as two games, others will be out for a full calendar year. (Nov. 18)

Raw Video: Obama Meets With Chinese Premiere

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:47:34 -0800

President Barack Obama on Wednesday met with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing. Nearing the end of his first-ever trip to China, Obama said he came determined to strengthen a vital partnership. (Nov. 18)

Raw Video: Obama Visits Great Wall

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:41:48 -0800

President Barack Obama concluded his first-ever trip to China by visiting the Great Wall. Also, during his trip, he met with the Chinese premier. The President is now on his way to South Korea. (Nov. 18)

D.A.: Wisc. Man Strangled Stepson With Necktie

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:38:41 -0800

A southeastern Wisconsin man strangled his 14-year-old stepson with a necktie in a minivan in a Walmart parking lot, telling investigators he wanted to get revenge on his wife and her relatives for interfering in his business. (Nov. 18)

Public Hearing on CSX

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:12:33 -0700

Public Hearing on CSX

Sen Dockery on CSX (Part 1)

Sun, 25 May 2008 05:56:06 -0700

Sen. Paula Dockery has been one of the leading opponents of the CSX-commuter rail deal that would bring additional freight trains through downtown Lakeland.

Sen Dockery on CSX (Part 2)

Sun, 25 May 2008 05:52:57 -0700

Sen. Paula Dockery has been one of the leading opponents of the CSX-commuter rail deal that would bring additional freight trains through downtown Lakeland.

Sen Dockery on CSX (Part 3)

Sun, 25 May 2008 05:53:17 -0700

Sen. Paula Dockery has been one of the leading opponents of the CSX-commuter rail deal that would bring additional freight trains through downtown Lakeland.

The Scrub Lupine

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0800

Botanist Nancy Bissett talks about the importance of the scrub lupine population near the CSX site.

Anti-CSX Rally

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:28:51 -0800

About 75 people signed a petition opposing a Winter Haven rail hub.

CSX Meeting

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:29:09 -0800

CSX spokesman Rick Hood discusses trains in downtown Lakeland at a public meeting with city officials.

Tips for low-fat stuffing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:08:20 -0800

Low-fat cookbook author Lynn Fischer gives tips for low-fat Thanksgiving stuffing.

Eleven sets of twins at Pinewood Elementary

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:32:07 -0800

School officials were excited to learn that they had eleven sets of twins attending Pinewood Elementary in Eagle Lake this year.

Fifth grade ballroom dance

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:31:36 -0800

Highlands Grove Elementary students learn ballroom dancing as part of their P.E. progroam.

Lake Wales traffic stop turns violent

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:40:49 -0800

A simple traffic stop over window tinting esclated into a tense confrontation between officers from three agencies and a crowd of up to 100 people in Lake Wales.

Dockery Campaign Kickoff Rally

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:36:28 -0800

State Sen. Paula Dockery states her agenda if elected governor during a gubernatorial campain kickoff rally in Munn Park in downtown Lakeland Tuesday night, November 10, 2009.

Paula Dockery Discusses High Speed Rail

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:08:50 -0800

State Senator Paula Dockery discusses the proposed special legislative session on high speed rail in Lakeland November 6, 2009.

PICK OF THE LITTER -SPCA

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

PICK OF THE LITTER -SPCA

Baby Starved to Death

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:34:05 -0800

Lakeland baby starved to death. Parents arrested.

Santiago Calatrava's vision for USF Polytechnic

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:14:14 -0800

Renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava discusses his concepts for the planned USF Polytechnic campus in Polk county

Pick of the Litter-Animal Control

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Pick from these animals and more at the Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control in Winter Haven.

I.T. Inmates

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:30:20 -0700

I.T. Server Engineers from Publix Administration dress as a prison chain gang for Halloween.

BARCODING AT LRMC

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:15:49 -0700

BARCODING AT LRMC

Theatre Winter Haven 40th Anniversary

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:10:09 -0700

Theatre Winter Haven's Norman Small talks about the theatre's 40th anniversary and retropsective show at Ridge Art Gallery, October 22, 2010.

PICK OF THE LITTER- HUMANE SOCIETY

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

PICK OF THE LITTER- HUMANE SOCIETY

One Tough Question: Lakeland Election - Mayor

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Candidates Elliott Dorsch, Gow Fields and Jim Verplanck for Lakeland mayor in the Nov. 3 election.

One Tough Question: Lakeland Election At Large Seat 1

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:19:37 -0700

Candidates Rusty Boedicker and Howard Wiggs for Lakeland City Commission At Large-Seat 1 in the Nov. 3 election.

FIVE CHARGED IN POINCIANA DOUBLE HOMICIDE

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:52:34 -0700

FIVE CHARGED IN POINCIANA DOUBLE HOMICIDE

Principal Remembers Robert Lopez Jr.

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:04:16 -0700

Auburndale High School Principal John Hill talks about train accident victim Robert Lopez Jr.

One Tough Question: Lakeland Election Northwest-District A

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:21:46 -0700

Candidates Clarence Grier Sr., Ricky Shirah and Phillip Walker for Lakeland City Commission Northwest-District A in the Nov. 3 election.

One Tough Question: Lakeland Election Southwest-District C

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Candidates Michael Dunn and Donald Selvage for Lakeland City Commission Southwest-District C in the Nov. 3 election.

Pick of the Litter at SPCA in Lakeland

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Choose to adopt one or more of these four featured animals and more at the SPCA in Lakeland.

5000lbs of Pork Butts Smoked at South West Middle school

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:24:04 -0700

South West Middle School students sell 5000 lbs of Pork Butts for a fundraiser for the Band Department. Students, staff and Volunteers prep pork for smoking at the school

Skyway Murder Suicide link to Polk

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:42:11 -0700

Lakeland Police Department investigate a Polk County connection to a Suicide and murder that took place on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Oct 12th. The body found in a burning car on the Skyway Monday was that of a person killed in Lakeland

Gov. Charlie Crist Interview with Bill Rufty

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:47:07 -0700

Interview with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist before speaking to the Republican Club of Polk County at the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club in Lakeland Fl. Monday, October 12th 2009.

Car Crash in Downtown Lakeland

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:33:04 -0700

Two cars crash on Florida Ave. and Lemon Street sending three adults and three children to area hospitals.

Our Heroes: Homer Hooks

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:13:26 -0700

Our Heroes: Homer Hooks

PICK OF THE LITTER- POLK COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700

PICK OF THE LITTER- POLK COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL

Pick of the Litter-Humane Society of Polk County

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:48:45 -0700

Choose to adopt these animals and more at the Humane Society of Polk County.

Group of Raccoons Attacks Lakeland Woman

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:48:00 -0700

When a woman tried to shoo five raccoons out of her yard, they attacked her, sending her to the hospital and then got away by scurrying down a street drain.

Double Homicide in Poinciana

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:18:20 -0700

Two people were killed and one tortured and shot at a home in Poinciana during an apparent drug dispute according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Frank Thomas remembers Gamble Rogers

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Frank Thomas remembers Gamble Rogers

U.S. 98 Wreck Kills Three People

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:59:38 -0700

Five vehicle accident kills three people on U.S. 98 north of Lakeland Saturday, September 26, 2009.

One Tough Question: Winter Haven Runoff Candidates, Seat 5

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Candidates for Winter Haven City Commission Seat 5 in the Oct. 6 runoff election.

I Have HIV

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:45:35 -0700

Kamaria Gammon is living with HIV and is outspoken about it.

WW II Veteran Chet Caldwell

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:52:46 -0700

WW II Veteran Chet Caldwell talks about his service in the Coast Guard.

PICK OF THE LITTER -SPCA

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700

PICK OF THE LITTER -SPCA

Endure the Movie-Music

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:43:56 -0700

Music Composer Adam Davidson works on the musical score for the movie Endure.

Graveside Service for Sgt Ronnie Brown

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:48:44 -0700

Graveside Serice for Sgt. Ronnie Brown at Morrison Cemetary in Fort Meade, Fl.

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Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:48:46 -0700

Funeral services for Polk County Sheriff's Detention Deputy Sgt. Ronnie Brown at First Baptist Church in Bartow Saturday, September 19, 2009.

Pick of the Litter-Animal Control

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Pick of the Litter for the week of September 21, 2009 from the Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control.

Ridge Orchid Society Annual Show

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:23:51 -0700

Preview of the Ridge Orchid Society's Annual Show at the Lake Mirror Center in Lakeland. Friday, September 18, 2009.

Pinwheels for Peace

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:55:51 -0700

Inwood Elementary makes Pinwheels for Peace

No Bullying Campaign

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:17:03 -0700

Actor Dash Mihok and Jaylen Arnold,9, talk to students at Bartow Elementary Academy about their anti-bullying campaign.

PICK OF THE LITTER- HUMANE SOCIETY

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:00:00 -0700

PICK OF THE LITTER- HUMANE SOCIETY

Sgt. Ronnie Brown

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:28:28 -0700

Polk County Sheriff's Office holds press conference for Sgt. Ronnie Brown

Polk's Natural Wonders-The Green Swamp

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

The Green Swamp is one of Polk's natural wonders, encompassing 560,000 acres over 5 counties including Polk County.

Pick of the Litter-SPCA in Lakeland

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Pick of the Litter from the SPCA in Lakeland for the week of September 7, 2009.

WWII Veteran Burke Kibler

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:32:55 -0700

Burke Kibler talks about fighting the Germans during WWII.

Marco Rubio

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:30:02 -0700

Rubio speaks to the Republican Club of Lakeland

Unusual Hot Dog Stand

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:16:29 -0700

Jim Belcher's hog dog stand on Kathleen Road, comes complete with a hearse

Algae Eating Catfish

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:12:28 -0700

Dave Hoy, owner of the Shiner Shack Fish Farm, talks of the algae eating plecostomus catfish he raises and sells at the farm ihn Bartow Wednesday. August 26, 2009.

"One Tough Question": Winter Haven Candidates, Seat 5

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700

The Editorial Board interviews Mike Easterling, Steven M. Hunnicutt and Bob Jardine, candidates for Winter Haven City Commission Seat 5. They will meet on the Sept. 8 municipal election ballot.

"One Tough Question": Winter Haven Candidates, Seat 4

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:18:08 -0700

The Editorial Board interviews Jamie Beckett and Yvonne Brooks, candidates for Winter Haven City Commission Seat 4. They will meet on the Sept. 8 municipal election ballot.

PICK OF THE LITTER : ANIMAL CONTROL

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0700

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Sheriff Grady Judd Haven Homicide

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:19:09 -0700

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd holds a press conference concerning the homicide of Kristy Lisenby in Winter Haven. Wednesday, August 26, 2009.

First Day of School

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:23:40 -0700

Spessard L. Holland Elementary opens to students on the first day of pubic school in Polk County.

Pick of the Litter

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Pick of the Litter for the week of August 24, 2009 at the Humane Society of Polk County.

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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:54:34 -0700

Florida Southern College Associate Professor Catherine Eskin and her students have compiled an archive of the history of the Jewish community of Lakeland and Temple Emanuel.

State Senator Paula Dockery Rides the Citrus Connection

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:21:39 -0700

State Senator Paula Dockery, County Commissioner Bob English, Lakeland City Commissioners Jim Verplanck and Glenn Higgins and Downtown Lakeland Partnership Director Julie Townsend rode the Citrus Connection to bring awareness to mass transit.

Pick of the Litter at the SPCA

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Pick of the Litter at the SPCA for the week of August 17, 2009.

Urban Meyer talks about Chris Rainey

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:49:34 -0700

University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer talks about the changes in Chris Rainey from last year to this year during media day in Gainesville earlier this week.

Lake Wales Prayer Vigil

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:34:17 -0800

A prayer vigil was held Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at Headley Nationwide Insurance in Lake Wales, Fla., for the victims of a violent robbery.

Recovering from Tragedy

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:34:50 -0800

Family members say they just want to thank "the whole Lake Wales community - everybody that's been praying."

$20,000 Reward

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:35:27 -0800

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is offering $20,000 in reward money for information leading to an arrest in the slayings of Dashrath Patel and Pravinkumar Patel. People with information can call 800-226-TIPS (8477).

'I can offer you $12,000 cash'

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:36:03 -0800

The Sheriff¿s Office advises readers who have tips to call 1-800-226-TIPS, and not the number in the video, which is for inmate use only.

Double Homicide

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:36:34 -0800

Surveillance cameras captured images during a double homicide north of Lake Alfred.

The magic of flight with Sean D. Tucker

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:30:15 -0700

We ride in the cockpit with Sean D. Tucker of Team Oracle and hear his views on being an airshow pilot.

Flying Car

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:11:31 -0700

"Flying Car" makes appearance at Sun 'n Fun Fly-In

Sun 'n Fun pilot Julie Clark

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:04:17 -0700

A look at Clark's career with 30,000 hours of flight time.

35th Annual Sun 'n Fun preview

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:01:42 -0700

35th Annual Sun 'n Fun preview

Ballon Race

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:13:06 -0700

The 34th Annual Sun 'N Fun Fly-In

Sun 'n Fun

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:14:19 -0700

Sun 'n Fun 2008 Fly-in

Judge Denies Suspect's Request

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:14:52 -0700

Circuit Judge Keith Spoto this morning denied a request by Mercades Nichols to be able to speak to the media regarding charges against her of beating a 17-year-old former Mulberry High School cheerleader.

Teen Beating: New Photos, Video

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:16:58 -0700

The State Attorney's Office has released new photos and footage that give more information on the beating of 17-year-old Victoria Lindsey.

Gag Order Issued in Florida Teen Beating Case

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:21:18 -0700

In the face of national media coverage, a Polk County judge on Wednesday barred the sheriff and others involved in the investigation of a videotaped teen beating from discussing the case publicly. (April 10)

Sheriff Describes the Beating

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:22:34 -0700

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discusses the beating of a 16 year old Mulberry girl by 6 other teens captured on Video.

Beaten Teen's Parents Speak Out

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:21:40 -0700

Telisa and Patrick Lindsey talk about their daughter, who was the victim of beatings and assult by several teenage girls.

Sports Wednesday: World Series Underway

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:25:30 -0700

AP Sports Wednesday for October 22: World Series starts; Mike Singletary as 49ers interim coach; Michael Vick to plead guilty to state dog fighting charges.

Rays Headed to World Series After Game 7 Win

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:22:51 -0700

The Rays have completed a stunning run to their first pennant, holding off the defending champion Boston Red Sox 3-1 Sunday night behind Matt Garza's masterful pitching in Game 7 of the AL championship series.

Red Sox Force Game 7 in ALCS by Topping Rays

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:29:25 -0700

There's going to be a seventh game to decide which American League team goes to the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Boston Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 4-2 to even the American League Championship Series at three games apiece. (Oc

AP Sports Monday: Rays Win ALCS

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:27:31 -0700

Here are the top AP sports stories for Monday, October 20th, 2008; Rays advance to World Series with Game 7 win; NFL roundup; Jimmie Johnson wins Martinsville. (Oct. 20)

Rays' Garza Wins ALCS MVP

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:23:02 -0700

Matt Garza shut down Boston in Game 7 of the AL championship series Sunday night, allowing only one more hit in seven-plus innings to lead the Rays to their first pennant and earn the MVP award.

Rays Bullpen Blows Game 5

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:22:05 -0700

The Rays blew a seven-run lead in an 8-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox in Game 5 of the ALCS, cutting their lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. (Oct. 17)

Saturday House Fire in Lakeland

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:11:46 -0700

House Fire at 1634 Lowry Ave. (raw footage)

Pick of the Litter at the SPCA

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Adopt one of these pets from the SPCA Animal Services in Lakeland.

Impaired Driving Simulation

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:35:20 -0700

Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Lakeland Police Department demonstrate their Simulated Impaired Driving Experience vehicle

Fatal Stabbing in South Lakeland

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:09:53 -0700

Man sought in death

PCSO Finds Marijuana Growhouse

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:43:28 -0700

PCSO Finds Marijuana Growhouse

Breath Like a Fish

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:06:28 -0700

Special shirts for outdoor wear bring trio sucess.

Bartow Adult Concert Band

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:17:10 -0700

The Bartow Adult Concert Band plays the Fourth of July concert again at the Bartow Civic Center

Pick of the Litter: PCSO

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Adopt these pets from the Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control.

Old Polk County Courthouse

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:48:18 -0700

Circuit Judge Dick Prince gives a history of the Old Polk County Courthouse, and the discovery of the original construction plans

Hispanic HIV / AIDS Education

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:53:09 -0700

HIV and AIDS education reaching into Polk's Hispanic communities

Guard Dogs Rescued

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:01:45 -0700

Neglected guard dogs taken to animal shelter

Preventing HIV/ AIDS in Florence Villa

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:57:22 -0700

Bonnie Munson is Preventing HIV/ AIDS in Florence Villa

Pick of the Litter - Humane Society of Polk County

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700

View a few of the Cats and Dogs up for adoption at the Humane Society of Polk County

Father's Day

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:47:25 -0700

Three men talk about the rewards of fatherhood.

Editing of the movie "Endure".

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:09:54 -0700

Jim Carleton of NFocus talks about editing the movie "Endure"

Lakeland House Fire

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:34:38 -0700

James Abercrombie's Lakeland home destroyed by fire

SPCA Pick

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:22:24 -0700

Just a few pets looking for a good loving home offered by the SPCA

D- Day Art Schreckengost

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:36:58 -0700

D- Day survivor Art Schreckengost talks about his landing on the beaches of Normandy.

Colorful murals by Lacye Davis

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:22:53 -0700

Lacye Davis enjoys painting colorful murals on interior walls, as well as, painting furniture and scalloped edges to accent a room.

Semi crash on Interstate 4

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:42:32 -0700

Two drivers, including a Lakeland woman, suffered minor injuries in a horrific looking crash that happened about 8 this morning in the eastbound lanes of I-4 in Plant City.

Child Porn Bust

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:34:10 -0700

Polk County Sheriff's Office " Operation Child Shield"

Louie Mendez

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:54:48 -0700

Louie Mendez talks about retiring after 50 years of teaching.

Multi-Church Choir

Mon, 25 May 2009 08:43:47 -0700

Haines City choirs unite at St. Ann Catholic Church

Human Sundae Challenge

Fri, 22 May 2009 19:42:30 -0700

For meeting their reading goals, the top readers in every grade at Kingsford Elementary got to make human sundaes out of Saralyn Smith, media specialist, and Erin Gonyea, assistant principal.

Project Right to Sight

Sun, 24 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Project Right To Sight

Edward Caldwell Charged

Thu, 21 May 2009 21:49:03 -0700

Edward Caldwell charged with killing Mabel Pugliese

Sewage Problems Plague Melody Acres

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:56:00 -0700

Sewage Problems Plague Melody Acres

Rain in Polk

Tue, 12 May 2009 18:32:17 -0700

Lakeland gets soaked during Tuesday downpour

Citrus Greening

Sat, 09 May 2009 21:59:56 -0700

Citrus Greening

Mayfaire 2009

Sat, 09 May 2009 21:07:15 -0700

Mayfaire 2009

Memorial Service

Thu, 07 May 2009 19:17:06 -0700

The 22nd Annual Polk County Peace Officers' Memorial Service

Frank Lloyd Wright Conference

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:28:26 -0700

Eric Lloyd Wright, grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright, attends symposium organized by the World Monuments Fund at Florida Southern College.

Winter Haven Job Fair

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:12:43 -0700

Hundreds attend Job Fair at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven

AgriFest in Bartow

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:39:01 -0700

The 21st Annual AgriFest for Polk County fourth graders is going on this week in Bartow

Agent H2O

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:34:44 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Comedy from Philip O'Brien Elementary

Eagle News Network

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:21:34 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from George Jenkins Senior

Thunder Baseball

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:46:26 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Commercial from Lake Region Senior High School

Reducing your Eco-footprint

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:37:59 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Documentary from Chain of Lakes Elementary

Elizabeth Nichols

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:43:01 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Reporting and Interviewing from Philip O'Brien Elementary

R. Bruce Wagner Announcing Team

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:30:10 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Announcing Team from R. Bruce Wagner Elementary

Ben Wilmoth

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:29:31 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Male Announcer from Davenport School of the Arts (Elementary)

WKPN at R. Bruce Wagner

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:01:18 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from R. Bruce Wagner Elementary

Lion Kingdom News

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:54:38 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from Philip O'Brien

Evan's Brain

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:05:30 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Commercial from Caldwell Elementary

Hilarie MacLeod

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:03:22 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Female Announcer from R. Bruce Wagner Elementary

S.E.N. News at Griffin Elementary

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:07:56 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from Griffin Elementary

DDN Jr. at Davenport School of the Arts

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:12:04 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from Davenport School of the Arts (Elementary)

CSN - Churchwell Elementary

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:22:48 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from Churchwell Elementary

WCOL Channel 4 News

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:25:42 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily Show from Chain of Lakes Elementary

CBTV - Caldwell

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:28:53 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from Caldwell

George Jenkins Reporting Team

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:51:42 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Reporting from George Jenkins Senior

Quack

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:59:16 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Comedy from Kathleen Senior

Redemption

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:58:45 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Short Film from Lake Gibson Senior

Alice in Writingland

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:34:10 -0700

Polk County Video Award: Best Short Film from Elbert Elementary

Decisions

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:17:24 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Music Video from Winter Haven Senior

Mercedes Young

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:55:55 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Female Announcer from Lake Gibson Senior

Mercedes Young and Allison Leslie

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:57:30 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Announcing Team from Lake Gibson Senior

Chris Thornburg

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:53:21 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Male Announcer from Bartow Senior

BDTV

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:19:45 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from Winter Haven Senior

The Shark Zone's Reporting

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:09:15 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Reporting from Lake Gibson Middle

Brandy Harris and Sawney Lindsay

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:23:12 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Announcing Team from Lake Gibson Middle

Hannah Sells

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:16:54 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Female Announcer from Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

Grandma Betty

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:15:44 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Comedy from Lake Gibson Middle

SPCA of Lakeland

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:58:04 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Commercial from Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

What I Like About Boone

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:45:51 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Music Video from Boone Middle School

Justin Wolf

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:10:13 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Male Announcer from Southwest Middle

SBN

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:05:36 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from Southwest Middle

The Shark Zone

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:02:21 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from Lake Gibson Middle

Spider

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:21:34 -0700

Polk School Video Awards - Best Short Film from Southwest Middle School

Stop Bullying Now

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:34:41 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Commercial/PSA at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

FCAT: Real Testing, Real Important

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:31:50 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Commercial/PSA of Davenport School of the Arts

Sports Injuries

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:15:02 -0700

Polk County Video Awards: Best Daily News Show from Lake Gibson Middle School

The FCAT Zone

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:16:01 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Short Film from Sandhill Elementary

Love Always

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:10:15 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Short Film from Lake Gibson High School

Pet Rock

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:03:58 -0700

Polk School Video Awards - Best Comedy from Southwest Middle School

FCAT Nightmare

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:01:29 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Comedy from Lena Vista Elementary

I Am Loser

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:13 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Comedy from George Jenkins High School

VISTE is…

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:54:26 -0700

Polk School Video Awards - Best Documentary from R. Bruce Wagner Elementary

A Homeless Memory

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:52:35 -0700

Polk School Video Awards - Best Documentary from Lake Region High School

It's Not All Fun and Games

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:50:25 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Documentary from Lake Gibson Middle School

Elementary School Reporting

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:49:01 -0700

Polk School Video Awards - Best Reporting and Interviewing from R. Bruce Wagner Elementary

Middle School Reporting

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:24:31 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Reporting and Interviewing from Lake Gibson Middle School

High School Reporting

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:22:50 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Reporting and Interviewing from George Jenkins High School

Kimberly Davidson & Kailey Mizelle

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:03:33 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Announcing Team from Winter Haven High School

Elizabeth Crum & Alex Taylor

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:02:11 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Announcing Team from Southwest Middle School

Emily Douglas & Brenda Loza

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:00:49 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Announcing Team from Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary (PreK-3)

Kailey Mizelle

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:59:13 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Solo Female Announcer from Winter Haven High School

Morgan Craven

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:51:23 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Solo Female Announcer from Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

McKenna Lewis

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:49:53 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Solo Female Announcer from Cleveland Court Elementary

Zack Phillips

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:48:05 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Solo Male Announcer from Lake Gibson Middle School

Austen Snodgrass

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:46:24 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Solo Male Announcer from George Jenkins High School

Stop Cheating

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:42:43 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Music Video from Winter Haven High School

Ben Wilmoth

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:44:21 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Solo Male Announcer from Davenport School of the Arts

Wagner Whiz Kids Rule

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:40:31 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Music Video from R. Bruce Wagner Elementary

I Bought it on eBay

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:38:25 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Music Video from Dundee Ridge Middle School

Smoothie or Death

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:36:33 -0700

Polk School Video Awards: Best Commercial/PSA from Winter Haven High School

Lime Street Elementary

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:55:39 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Daily News - Elementary

Lake Gibson Middle School

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:54:11 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Daily News - Middle

George Jenkins High School

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:48:17 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Daily News - Senior

Lake Gibson High School

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:52:29 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Daily News - Senior

Cleveland Court Elementary

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:46:55 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Daily News - Elementary

Let's Get Reading

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:43:05 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Commercial - Elementary Stephens Elementary

Smencils

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:33:48 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Commercial - Elementary Caldwell Elementary

Toasttumphobic

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:41:37 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Commercial - Middle Jewett Academy

Math Duel

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:45:10 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Commercial - Middle South West Middle School

Chain Hang Low

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:31:44 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Commercial - Senior Bartow Senior

When I Grow Up

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:19:40 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Music Video - Elementary Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary (Lewis Campus)

Getcha' Head in the Game

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:43:27 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Music Video - Elementary Carlton Palmore Elementary

Bohemian Rhapsody

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:17:08 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Music Video - Middle Jewet School of the Arts

White and Nerdy

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:12:20 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Music Video - Senior Bartow Senior

Concrete Angel

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:21:57 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Music Video - Senior Lake Gibson High School

Wear a Helmet

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:00:57 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Documentary - Middle

Behind the Scenes of a PSA

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:02:36 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Documentary - Senior Lake Region High School

Trial of the Century

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:57:19 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Comedy - Middle Lake Gibson Middle School

Hallway LInebacker

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:39:18 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Comedy - Senior Winter Haven Senior

Pimp My Date

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:55:26 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Comedy - Senior Ridge Community High School

Phosphate Capital of the World

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:33:19 -0700

Joe Dodd, 16, of Mulberry High School, presents Mulberry as the phosphate capital of the world

Scrambled Seuss

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:47:11 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Short Film - Elementary Carlton Palmore Elementary

The Uncrustables

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:49:05 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Short Film - Middle Lawton Chiles Middle Academy

Mediocrity

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:50:58 -0700

The 15th Annual Polk County Video Awards Short Film - Senior George Jenkins Senior

Crash

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:49:52 -0800

An intense and moving public service announcement by students at Lake Region High School.

Mean Mister Bossman

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:03:56 -0800

Caldwell Elementary Schools' winning music video

Slow Death

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:42:17 -0800

An anti-drug message from Westwood Elementary School.

My Favorite Things

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:58:12 -0800

Carlton Palmor Elementary sings their "Favorite Things."

Some Say

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:09:57 -0800

A music video for Sum 41's "Some Say" from McKeel Middle School.

Dear Slim

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:18:53 -0800

McKeel Senior High School's response to Eminem's "Stan."

Big Brothers, Big Sister

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:15:32 -0800

Highland City Elementary explores the Big Brother/Big Sister program at its school.

Need for Speed

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:28:46 -0800

An Eagle Network report on street racing from George Jenkins High School.

Gabby DiLullo - 2008 Student Editorial Contest Winner

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Gabby DiLullo, Resurrection Catholic School

Shelby Fallin - 2008 Student Editorial Contest Winner

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Shelby Fallin, a fifth-grader at Griffin Elementary in Lakeland, is the elementary school winner in the Ledger's Student Editorial Writing Contest.

Lemon Street Sculptures

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:14:05 -0800

New sculptures by artist Charlie Brouwer have been installed on the Lemon Street Promenade.

21st Annual Officer Memorial

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:35:14 -0700

Polk County recognizes fallen officers.

Local Weather Forecast, January 23, 2009

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:55:34 -0800

Polk County's Daily Weather Forecast

Local Weather Forecast, January 22, 2009

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:46:33 -0800

Polk County's Daily Weather Forecast

Local Forecast, Jan. 20, 2009

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:08:25 -0800

Polk Countys Daily Weather Forecast

Local Weather Forecast, January 10, 2009

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Gainesville's Daily Weather Forecast

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Gainesvilles Daily Weather Forecast

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Polk County's Daily Weather Forecast **HURRICANE WATCH**

Local Forecast Sept, 9 2008

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Polk Countys Daily Weather Forecast **HURRICANE WATCH**

Good News 45

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54:42 -0800

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Good News About Polk County Public Schools: www.polk-fl.net Keyword: Good News www.twitter.com/polkschoolsnews PCSBtv

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54:40 -0800

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Good News About Polk County Public Schools: www.polk-fl.net Keyword: Good News www.twitter.com/polkschoolsnews PCSBtv

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54:39 -0800

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Good News About Polk County Public Schools: www.polk-fl.net Keyword: Good News www.twitter.com/polkschoolsnews PCSBtv

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54:38 -0800

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Good News About Polk County Public Schools: www.polk-fl.net Keyword: Good News www.twitter.com/polkschoolsnews PCSBtv

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54:36 -0800

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Good News About Polk County Public Schools: www.polk-fl.net Keyword: Good News www.twitter.com/polkschoolsnews PCSBtv

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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54:34 -0800

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Do you know some of the good things happening in Polk County Public Schools? Check us out on the web at www.polk-fl.net Keword: Good News, watch us on PCSBtv or follow us on Twitter.

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King of the Agility Equipment

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54:47 -0800

SPCA Inc. from Lakeland, FL : Watch our adoptable dog Gixer take over the agility course at the SPCA.

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Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:59:54 -0700

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Do you know some of the GOOD THINGS happening in Polk County Schools? Watch PCSBtv, visit our website at www.polk-fl.net Keyword: Good News or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/polkschoolsnews

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Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:59:51 -0700

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Do you know some of the GOOD THINGS happening in Polk County Schools? Watch PCSBtv, visit us at www.polk-fl.net Keyword: Good News or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/polkschoolsnews

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Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:29:49 -0700

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Do you know some of the good things happening in Polk County Schools?

Polk County Schools Good News 27

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:43:29 -0700

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Do you know some of the good things happening in Polk County Schools? American History Grant 27 Schools Receive 5-Star Award For more good news, visit www.polk-fl.net Keyword: Good News

Good News 28

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:41:05 -0700

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Do You Know Some of the Good Things Happening in Polk County Schools? World Language Competition Gold Medal Winners 100 Best School Districts for Music Education

Good News 27

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54:18 -0800

Community Relations from Polk County Schools: Do you know some of the good things happening in Polk County Public Schools? Check us out on the web at www.polk-fl.net Keyword: Good News, watch us on PCSBtv or follow us on Twitter.

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Mi Alegria, flamenco guitarist Nathan Herrera

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:42:34 -0700

NathanHerrera from lakeland: Nathan Herrera flamenco guitar, and Christoph Barnett live in the Cayman Islands, 2006

LRMC Trauma Awareness Day

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:41:27 -0700

LakelandRegional from Lakeland: Lakeland Regional Medical Center celebrated Trauma Awareness Day on May 20, 2009 with a reception that brought Trauma staff back together with the patients whose lives they helped save.

Peachee Sessions- Brave Ramiel

Tue, 19 May 2009 07:39:51 -0700

HeadCaseMedia from Lakeland, FL: Brave Ramiel Performs his new song in Darin Peachee's home studio. www.myspace.com/transcodecollective

"Don't Forget" by Scott Morris (LIVE @ The Plaza Theatre)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:31 -0800

scottmorrismusic from Lakeland, FL: Scott Morris and Olivia Glotfelty performing "Don't Forget I'm Here" LIVE @ The Plaza Theatre on August 22, 2008. (Special appearance by Olivia's right hand).

"Fidèle" by Scott Morris

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:00:38 -0800

scottmorrismusic from Lakeland, FL: Performed by Scott Morris and Olivia Glotfelty, this song is about a secret longing; the power of a passing glance.

"Strawberry Kisses" by Scott Morris

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:36:21 -0800

scottmorrismusic from Lakeland, FL: By request! :-) Performance by Scott Morris and Olivia Glotfelty, this song is about remembering a kiss... your first, your last, the one you imagined... whatever. :-) Thanks for watching!

Message on DUI from LPD

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:53:39 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: Please don't drink and drive this holiday season.

Halloween Haunted Asylum

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:20:54 -0700

SPCA Haunted House from Lakeland: Moonstone Paranormal investigates St. Anthony Asylum for the Criminally Insane. The public will be invited along but will they come out alive? Fundraiser for Lakeland SPCA. More detail to follow...

Town of Dundee Fireworks 2008

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:13 -0700

warrinerweb from Winter Haven, FL: The first fireworks event Dundee has ever held, a great show of lights and the visitor turnout was great. My kids loved the event. Thanks Town of Dundee, Dundee Chamber and everyone else involved!

Lake Morton Community Worship

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:48:06 -0700

Skid-Rowe from Lakeland: A small church, but a big voice.

J. Seward Johnson Collection

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:38:35 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: 2008 J. Seward Johnson Collection at Lake Mirror, Munn Park and Florida Southern College

2008 Florida Linemen's Competition

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:29:51 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: Lakeland Electric will host the competition on Saturday, March 29th at The Lakeland Center. Admission and Parking are free.

Spring Music Series

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:50:50 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: 2007 Central Florida Eurocars Music on the Promenade

Swinging With Polk Senior Games

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:50:29 -0800

Polk Senior Games from Polk County: Swing Dance Competition in the 16th Annual Polk Senior Games

Stars of Camelot

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:50:36 -0800

TWHtickets from Winter Haven: A brief look into the Theatre Winter Haven production of CAMELOT. A musical play written by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederic Loewe , based on the King Arthur legend.

Your Video: Boon Shocka Locka

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:24:58 -0800

mystichen from davenport: I NEED PEOPLE IN POLK COUNTY TO MAKE UP A DANCE AND SUBMIT

Your Video: Get Involved

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:44:23 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: City of Lakeland Boards & Committees Seeks Volunteers

Your Video: Polk Arts

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:52:10 -0800

DarbySea from Lakeland: Polk County has many forms of art to offer citizens and visitors alike. (video created by PGTV for the Polk Arts Alliance)

Your Video: Dixieland Road Closure

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:56:04 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: Discussing Stormwater Project and Road Closure for Dixieland

Your Video: LEDC Christmas

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:50:27 -0800

The Lakeland Economic Development Council staff put their annual Christmas card on a video this year.

Your Video: Lakeland Closings

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:27:47 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: City of Lakeland Holiday Closings

Holiday Events

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:22:01 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: Christmas Parade SnowFEST Santa's Calling

Your Video: Lakeland November Holidays

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:58:52 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: Holiday Closing for City of Lakeland Offices

Your Video: Phantom of the Garage

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:44:21 -0700

Phantom of the Garage begins where the movie left off...and goes nowhere for that matter.

Your Video: Brick Crosswalks Project

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:05:23 -0800

City of Lakeland from Lakeland, FL: View an update on the Downtown Lakeland Brick Crosswalk Projects

Your Video: Ridge Community vs. Haines City

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:07:48 -0700

Stormwatch from Ridge Community High School: Volleyball game RCHS vs. Haines City volleyball

Your Video: Ridge Community vs. McKeel

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:07:20 -0700

Stormwatch from Ridge Community High School: Volleyball match RCHS vs. McKeel at RCHS

Your Video: Ridge Community vs. Bartow

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:08:36 -0700

Stormwatch from Ridge Community High School: Volleyball

Winter Haven JV Football

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:54:17 -0700

WinterHavenFootball from Winter Haven: Winter Haven vs Auburndale

LHS JV Stew's Kick Off TD run

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:09:31 -0700

flemster from Way out there...: LHS JV Stew's Kick Off TD run in win vs KHS JV

LHS JV Stew's Sweep Right TD

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:09:32 -0700

flemster from Way out there...: LHS JV Stew's Sweep Right TD run vs KHS JV (watch #53's key block). Sweet...

LHS JV Half Back Pass

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:09:30 -0700

flemster from Way out there...: LHS JV Stew's half back TD pass in win vs KHS JV

Lake Gibson vs Haines City

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:15:41 -0700

pdwilliams from Lakeland, FL: Great densive play

Lake Gibson vs Haines City

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:15:38 -0700

pdwilliams from Lakeland, FL: Lake Gibson's defense

Matt Williams & DiOgi (YourVideo)

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:00:00 -0700

Memorial Video tribue to Deputy Matt Williams and K-9 DiOgi who were killed in the line of Duty September 28, 2006. Video provided by Lisa Patterson and Jeremy Chambers

Lake Gibson High School vs. Mainland

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:04:07 -0700

pdwilliams from Lakeland, FL: opening cheerleaer and ball team

Lake Gibson vs Buchholz

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:34:08 -0700

pdwilliams from Lakeland, FL: opening of the game Cheerleaders and team

Lake Gibson vs Buchholz

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:35:52 -0700

pdwilliams from Lakeland, FL: DEFENSE in action

Lake Gibson vs Buchholz

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:34:59 -0700

pdwilliams from Lakeland, FL: Great defensive play

Lake Gibson vs. Buchholz

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:36:31 -0700

pdwilliams from Lakeland, FL: AWESOME defensive in action

Lake Gibson vs Mainland

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:20:03 -0700

pdwilliams from Lakeland, FL: defensive line plays

Lake Gibson vs Mainland

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:25:52 -0700

pdwilliams from Lakeland, FL: defensive play

Elvis 'Aaron' McDade

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:11:41 -0700

John Aaron McDade as Elvis

Wayne DePew as Elvis

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:27:07 -0700

Elvis Wayne from Winter Haven: My name is Wayne DePew. I live in Winter Haven. Have always had the hair and sideburns. Could sing since I was little. Was told I should do Elvis and so I do. Video from show at Remember When Cafe.

Colehimself as Elvis

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:49:34 -0700

Alishacollins from Winter Haven, FL: This video was of my then 9 year old son Cole doing his Elvis impersonation. He unfortunately butchered the song, but was cute shaking that leg.

Cole as Elvis

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:49:47 -0700

Alishacollins from Winter Haven, FL: This video was taken of my then 9 year old son Cole. He loves Elvis and decided to dress like him for Halloween, however he wore the costume at least twice weekly after Halloween was over.

TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Video

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:39:30 -0700

lostwithtopsucan2 from lakeland: An introduction to a non-profit weight loss organization which provides support to the members as they learn a healthy lifestyle change.

Paddle Game in Beijing

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:49:44 -0700

bifriedman from Lakeland FL: During a trip to China, I spotted two men playing a graceful paddle game in Beijing's ZhonShan Park.

A Long Island crew

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:59:49 -0800

Sure... it's chilly here in Lakeland for pitchers and catchers reporting, but it's certainly warmer than New York.

A Pudge fan

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:00:01 -0800

This Tampa resident, originally from the same town as Tiger catcher Ivan Rodriguez, came early to try and catch a glimpse of his hometown hero.

Matt Williams: PCSO Dispatch

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:57:44 -0700

Matt Williams: PCSO Dispatch

Nowak: Downpayment for Murder

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:59:27 -0800

Prosecutors say this video shows Randy Nowak handing an agent $10,000 as downpayment for a murder. Voices have been altered.