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 ...

Get ready for a hauntingly fun time at the Lakeshore Mall Haunted House on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Sebring! As part of the Heartland Family Fall Festival, this ...

Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. invites residents to take part in the upcoming Bartow Tire Collection Event on Saturday, October 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at C Wilson Equipment Co., 2301 US Hwy 17 S., ...

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 ...

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 ...

Publix has initiated a voluntary recall on one lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, UPC 41415 03043, that may contain an undeclared egg allergen. The product was distributed to stores ...

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 ...

Lake Alfred is inviting families to enjoy a night of Halloween fun at the 6th Annual Trick or Treat event, taking place Thursday, October 31, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Lake Alfred Central Park, ...

Halloween Safety Tips for Polk County Families by James Coulter Halloween is right around the corner. Soon, children of all ages will don their best costumes, go door-to-door, and ask for treats to ...

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 ...

It wasn’t snow covering the sand at Hammock Beach last week—just something far more dangerous. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies recovered more than 20 pounds of cocaine that ...

Polk County Fire Rescue’s (PCFR) ability to shape the next generation of public safety professionals took a leap forward as the organization recently became an accredited Emergency Medical Technician ...