While responding to an emergency call with lights and sirens, a Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Battalion Chief was involved in two-vehicle crash. Five individuals, including one trauma alert patient, ...

The recent visit from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Polk County, and more specifically to Haines City, has struck a personal chord with many in the city’s Hispanic community. “I know a ...

Who is ready to bring the pups to the pool? The Lake Eva Aquatic Center will host the 3rd annual doggy pool party, Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Swiftie Bingo Night Hits the Library! Calling all Taylor Swift fans! The Larry R. Jackson Branch Library invites Swifties of every era to join the fun on Monday, October 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a ...

Haines City residents and visitors will soon have a new place to enjoy culinary favorites, as IHOP has announced plans to open a restaurant at 37002 U.S. Highway 27, between Miracle Toyota and HCA ...

Knights of Guinevere is a Loving yet Biting Satire of Disney by James Coulter Independent animation has skyrocketed in recent years with animated projects like Hazbin Hotel, Lackadaisy, and The ...

The United States Naval Academy opens in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen students and seven professors. Known as the Naval School until 1850, the curriculum included mathematics and navigation ...

Halloween calls for candies and treats of all kinds as trick-or-treaters roam neighborhoods, but don't forget to stock your own snack supply with homemade goodies. Skip the store-bought sweets this ...

Bowling Green Property Changed from Rural Cluster Center-Residential to Commercial by James Coulter Nearly 1.02 acres north of Bowling Green will soon be used for commercial rather than residential ...

Jacksonville man with Polk County warrant issued during "Operation Child Protector VII" taken into custody One of the suspects charged via warrant during "Operation Fool Around and Find Out - Again / ...

Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, often does its damage silently - with no noticeable symptoms - as vision is lost. Glaucoma affects an estimated 3 million Americans, but ...

Autumn Reset Tips by James Coulter Autumn is finally upon us. The days are getting shorter. The weather is getting cooler. And all of it can leave you feeling slower and more sluggish. You can adjust ...