Bartow, FL -- Each Friday in April, Polk County Fire Rescue will take to the streets to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) through their signature fundraiser, the "Fill the Boot" drive. 

For more than half a century, members of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) have stood by the MDA, striving to make a difference in the lives of those affected by neuromuscular diseases. 

Lakeland, Florida -- In just minutes, the sight of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In air festival at Lakeland's Linder Field was turned into a disaster zone.

Planes at the regional airport were blown around like toys. Many of them were sent tumbling into other aircraft.

Photo Gallery: Storm damage at the Sun 'n Fun
More Pictures: Pictures of today's storms and storm damage

"Somewhere between 40 and 50 planes have been damaged," said the event's president John Burton.

"I'd never seen anything like it. [The storm] wasn't here and then the next second you couldn't even see in front of you," said Alan Smiley, who was visiting the air-show.

Lakeland, FL -- Swampy's coming to Lakeland. The General Store will be hosting Swampy, the infamous swamp ape, or, at least, his images and creator!

The nationally syndicated and award-winning cartoonist Rob Smith, Jr. will be appearing today, April 1 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. to draw a few sketches for guests as well as premier his latest project. Smith combines his true passions, cartooning and Florida history, as well as a desire to help keep kids interested in Florida history.