Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.

The Florida Turnpike Enterprise is exploring plans to build an extension of the Polk Parkway from SR-60 near Lake Wales, possibly disturbing the serenity of Bok Tower Gardens.

Most cold weather-related warnings had expired across the U.S., but frigid temperatures remained in place across much of Florida.

Social media lit up Wednesday night with people posting videos of what appeared to be snowfall in Lakeland. Here's what the ...