Lakeland, Florida -- A 86-year-old woman shot and killed her own son in self-defense. 

On Friday, May 17, a Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy in the Reynolds Road area heard multiple gun shots coming from Orange Blossom Circle and Reynolds Road. 

As the deputy began to investigate the noise, he saw 86-year-old Nancy Pennypacker exiting her residence, and heard her yelling for help. 

St. Petersburg, Fl. - It's not always easy to find the deepest deals on your favorite items. But what if there were certain times to shop and save? Well, there are and we're spilling the secrets.

There's nothing quite like a great sale. That exhilarating feeling when when the grand total rings up way under the price on the tag. Unless you're a shopping whiz, it doesn't come around that often. But depending on when and where you shop, it could.     

We'll start where most of us do: at the mall, International Plaza to be exact.

Auburndale, Florida -- The Florida Forest Service is battling a 550-acre muck fire in Polk County Thursday.

The "Mattie Marsh Fire" as it's being called by fire officials is burning off I-4 between Auburndale and Polk City. 

PHOTOS: Polk County muck fire

Fire officials say it started last night near County Road 557A. It's cause is not known at this time.