GET READY FOR THE 81ST BARTOW COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARADE & CARNIVAL! Get your costumes ready, Bartow! The 81st Bartow Community Halloween Parade & Carnival is set to make Thursday, October 30th, 2025, ...

The next Polk County Sheriff's Office Women’s Basic Self Defense* and Personal Safety* class is scheduled for Saturday, November 1st from 10am - Noon. Join our Crime Prevention Unit for a couple of ...

From crossing time zones to adjusting to new surroundings, getting quality sleep while traveling can be a challenge. Whether traveling for business or leisure, between long flights and packed ...

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at Ridge Community High School’s Trunk or Treat on October 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 500 Orchid Drive. This family-friendly Halloween celebration will ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...