Ken Suarez, FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Ken Suarez

FOX 13 Tampa Bay

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Past articles by Ken:

Florida reptile group files motion against state's rules prohibiting certain species

Reptile lovers are beginning to fight back against the state's rules, which they say are way too restrictive. → Read More

Polk County School District will head to Puerto Rico to recruit new teachers, staffers

The Polk County School District will go to Puerto Rico next month to recruit new teachers and other staffers. → Read More

Woman who was human trafficked as a baby helps other victims: 'They are scared'

A human trafficking victim is using her experience to help others. → Read More

New task force takes aim at gangs after major uptick in drive-by shootings in Polk County

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with a dozen law enforcement agencies to crack down on gangs. → Read More

The Bodega Market bringing first corner store in years to Lakeland

Lakeland is getting its first corner store in years with The Bodega Market opening this weekend. → Read More

Lakeland's Texas Cattle Company aims to reopen in 3 weeks after fire

One of Lakeland’s most popular and iconic restaurants caught on fire early Tuesday morning. → Read More

Mosaic sells golf resort built on phosphate land for $160 million

One of Florida’s most unusual and upscale golf resorts has been sold. → Read More

Gasparilla draws hundreds of thousands of visitors from near and far

Tampa’s biggest party of the year just rolled down Bayshore Blvd. → Read More

Haines City’s first dog park named after fire department’s rescue ‘Ember’ who passed away

Haines City's first dog park was dedicated to a special member of the fire department who passed away. → Read More

Polk County deputies searching for individuals tossing trash at illegal dumpsite: ‘It’s nasty’

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site. → Read More

Photos of nuns in skirts spark outcry over turning house of worship into 'den of thieves' in Lakeland

City commissioners in Lakeland rejected a developer’s proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns. → Read More

Video shows man being punched, tased by Lakeland police during traffic stop

Cell phone video shows a man being punched and tased by Lakeland police during a traffic stop. → Read More

Legendary Lakeland High School football coach hangs up his hat after 52 years

After decades of success, Lakeland High School’s legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring. → Read More

Heartland for Children in Bartow looks for more foster parents as need grows urgent

Foster care agencies, including Heartland for Children in Bartow, are desperately looking for more foster parents. → Read More

Black bear enjoying nightly buffet of fruits, garbage in Davenport community

Residents say a Florida black bear has shown in the Thousand Oaks community almost every night for the last month. → Read More

Fire temporarily shuts down 75-year-old Auburndale BBQ restaurant

A fire just tore through one of Polk County’s most beloved Bar-B-Que joints. → Read More

Human waste transforms hurricane debris into superfood for citrus crops

Hurricane Ian left a massive mess in its wake, but the debris will be put to good use. → Read More

Father, son shoot at person they thought was burglar after neighbor brings package delivered to wrong address

Gino Colonacosta and his 15-year-old son stalked and shot at a woman sitting in her car outside of her apartment. They thought she was the "burglar" who triggered their doorbell camera, but that was actually a different neighbor who was returning a mis delivered package. → Read More

Hurricane Ian cleanup continues in Polk County

Polk County residents continue cleaning up after Hurricane Ian. → Read More

Hurricane Ian evacuees take shelter in Polk County

The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian. → Read More