Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station Planned for Polk County and City of Bartow by James Coulter A new joint-use fire rescue station will soon be built near Bartow, now that an agreement has been approved ...

Join New Horizon Church for a fun-filled evening at their annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 25th from 5 to 7 p.m.! Families are invited to bring their little ghosts and goblins to enjoy a ...

A bicyclist was injured early Wednesday morning following a crash at the intersection of 10th Street South and East Hinson Avenue in Haines City. According to Haines City Public Information Officer ...

Janessa Crespo (from Davenport, Florida) and Marie Narewski hope their trip to Miami culminates in an FCSAA championship for Polk State Soccer, but if nothing else, they will return home with ...

The Culpepper's Cardiac Foundation (CCF) continues its lifesaving mission across Central Florida with the placement of its 76th automated external defibrillator (AED) at the Highlands County Moose ...

October 15th, 2025 Dr. Phillip A. Pitts, of Haines City, FL, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1951, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Eugene Glen and Imogene Faye Willhite ...

Roasted Squash Soup by James Coulter Autumn brings a bounty of seasonal produce: apples, pears, root vegetables, pumpkins, and squash. This roasted squash soup was my first time cooking with butternut ...

A 59-year-old babysitter from Okeechobee County has been accused of poisoning an 11-month-old boy with antifreeze. According to records obtained by People, Anna Adamo faces multiple charges, including ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...