Florida-- Trees, lakes, trails, wildlife- they're all things that come to mind when thinking about Florida's parks. Techonology, smartphones and applications, howeverm are probably the last things to come to mind- until now!

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Park Services department has announced the launch of their new, free mobile application, which will serve as an interactive guide for users on the go at any of Florida's 171 parks, trails and historic sites. 

Bartow, Florida -  DiOGi Dog Park will be closed for routine maintenance on Thursday, September 27.

The park will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, September 28.

DiOGi Dog Park was opened in 2007 in memory of Deputy Sheriff Vernon "Matt" Williams and his K-9 partner, DiOGi.

The park features big dog and little dog areas, agility equipment and shaded areas. The park is located on three fenced-in acres at Loyce E. Harpe Park, 500 West Carter Road in Mulberry. Admission is free.

Lakeland, Florda - Beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting through noon, on Saturday, September 15, area law enforcement agencies and members of the Winter Haven, Lake Wales and Lakeland NAACP Branches, will host "Preventing Crime through Community Partnerships," a Crime Prevention Expo.

The free event will be held at Polk State College, Winter Haven campus, 999 Avenue H, NE Winter Haven. 

Attendees will receive information on Gang Awareness, Drug Prevention/Awareness, Cyber Safety, and Bullying.

Law Enforcement agencies participating include: