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    Three local heroes remembered at service

    They were remembered one letter at a time. Army Specialist Ryan Lumley died in Afghanistan this December. His mom wrote a letter about her son that she shared at the Memorial Day service.

    Updated 1 hr 58 mins ago

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    Polk Co. home invasion has deadly end

    Sheriff Grady Judd says a homeowner shot and killed an intruder who took off his shirt and yelled, "You wanna fight?"

    Updated 2 hrs 4 mins ago

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    New Water Park at LEGOLAND Florida

    The new water park attraction is a "park within the park" and is part of the overall LEGOLAND Florida experience.

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    2 men charged with killing alligator

    Authorities say two men illegally killed an alligator near a Lake Wales mall.

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    Thick smoke in the air from brush fires

    The air is thick with smoke from Polk County brush fires, and the health department has issued a reminder that fires could cause an increase in the air pollution in the area. 

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    PHOTOS: Legoland's new water park

    Legoland Florida’s new water park officially opens to the public this Saturday. Here's a sneak-peek at the brand new attraction.

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    Sneak preview: Legoland's new water park

    Before Legoland Florida’s new water park officially opens to the public this Saturday, a select number of people will get a free preview today and a chance to help break a Guinness World Record.

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