Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, is assassinated in New Delhi by a Hindu extremist on January 30, 1948. His death marks a profound ...

Want to Know What to Expect for Rockin on the Chain 2026? Check Out What Happened Last Year!by James Coulter If you're looking to have a good time for a good cause, then come on down to Rockin on the ...

As Polk State College moves past a recently concluded independent investigation, a newly announced development elsewhere in Florida is raising questions about whether President Dr. Angela Garcia ...

Millions of Americans are living with low vision, a visual impairment that can turn everyday moments - recognizing a friend's face across the street, reading a recipe or checking a text message - into ...

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Glazed Barbecue Chicken Thighs by James Coulter Barbecue season is upon us in Polk County, a time when cities across the county fire up their grills and host their own barbecue competitions. Lakeland ...

Polk County Sheriff Press Release A substitute teacher was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026 while in a school parking lot. At around 10:29 am on Tuesday ...

Healing Division Through Unityby James Coulter With a new year comes new opportunities to bring about new beginnings through change. One motivational speaker who recently spoke at a local high school ...

The Town of Lake Hamilton is inviting residents and visitors to come together for a Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Community Celebration on Friday, January 31, beginning at 12 p.m. The MLK Parade ...