- A woman spotted a bear roaming around the Lakeland neighborhood.
- Valarie Harris of Winter Haven saw the bear while driving to work this morning (7/8).
- Lakeland Police say Florida Fish and Wildlife was in the area of Bonny View Drive and attempted to trap the animal Monday afternoon.
“I think, like more people feel compelled to say something now if they hadn’t been before.”
Animal lovers have ramped up their advocacy after being angered by an ABC Action News report about a Polk County shelter falling short of expectations.
Angered by report about Polk County shelter, animal lovers start email campaign
