Monster trucks invade the County Fairgrounds as Monster Mania Madness roars into town Nov. 6-7 with monster truck action featuring Bear Foot, El Bandito, The General, Bad News and Gunslinger in an all-out battle in racing, wheelie contest, freestyle and more. Attendees are invited to take a ride on the "Bad to the Bone" monster ride truck. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. ...more

November 6, 2009

Three new shopping plazas are about to be unveiled in the coming months, giving prospective retailers more options along busy streets. ...more

January 11, 2009

The fall gardening season is getting into full swing. Need ideas? ...more

October 1, 2008

Polk County deputies arrested a man Wednesday morning in Lakeland after witnesses said they saw him throw a kitten from a pickup while driving. ...more

July 24, 2008

Polk County deputies arrested a man this morning in Lakeland after witnesses said they saw him throw a kitten from a truck while driving. ...more

July 23, 2008

A 15-year-old suspect with a long rap sheet who was charged in Tuesday's violent crime spree should not have been on the streets, Plant City police officials contend. ...more

November 9, 2007