Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) and Haines City Fire Department (HCFD) displayed exceptional professionalism and heroism in a potentially dangerous situation as the first responders disarmed a naked, ...

The Haines City Parks & Recreation team has been hard at work this month, preparing an exciting new event for the community — the Boogie and Boo Family Costume Bash! This free, family-friendly ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit has issued an arrest warrant for a Guatemalan man who was here in the country illegally, charging him with leaving the scene of a crash with ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Lakeland. According to reports, deputies responded to the area of ...

Polk State College has confirmed that an independent investigation into its administration is now underway. However, college officials have declined to share any additional details, including who is ...

We thank commissioner Braswell for allowing us to use this crucial information and provide it to our readers. Senate Bill 180, signed into law on June 26, 2025, is a sweeping emergency and disaster ...

Showing Horrible Old Movies, Telling Even More Horrible Puns by James Coulter If you watched local television in Central Florida over the past 50 years, you likely know Dr. Paul Bearer, the campy ...

An 82-year-old Lakeland man was killed during the early morning hours of Friday, October 17, 2025, after crashing his motorcycle into a tree. According to Carrie Horstman, Media Relations ...

KPop Demon Hunters is the Best Animated Film of 2025 by James Coulter If you told me a decade ago that Sony Pictures Animation would be releasing animated movies better than Disney, I would have ...

An earthquake hits the San Francisco Bay Area on October 17, 1989, killing 67 people and causing more than $5 billion in damages. Though this was one of the most powerful and destructive earthquakes ...

Bartow Soccer Star Balances 4.0 GPA with Leadership and Service by James Coulter Some student athletes are good on the field but not so much in class. Others are good in class but not as good on the ...

Step Back to the ’80s for a Totally Tubular Murder Mystery at Bartow Library Calling all detectives with a flair for the neon! The Bartow Public Library is hosting an 80’s Prom After Hours Murder ...