The Flossy Diamonds, a standout hip-hop dance team from the Glamorous All-Star Cheer and Dance program, are lighting up the ...

James Coulter Ever been to a beer crawl? Wish you could experience a similar event, only for books? Well, you can at the ...

Tyler Eden, DOB 01/18/1994, of Bartow has been charged with Lewd Offense against a Student by an Authority Figure (F2), Lewd and Lascivious Touching of a Minor (F3), and Voyeurism (M1).

As Polk County continues experiencing dry weather conditions due to a prolonged lack of rainfall, Polk County officials issued a burn ban effective April 15. The ban includes unincorporated Polk ...

Polk County Sheriff Office Press Release An Auburndale woman who is on probation was arrested for attempted murder and other charges after intentionally running over another woman with her car after ...

A driver involved in a fatal crash in Winter Haven back in January has been arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after test results showed the man was driving under the influence of alcohol.

BY ANITA TODD HAINES CITY - Target is making its way to Haines City, marking the first of many retailers set to join the ...

AdventHealth is advancing plans to establish a comprehensive medical complex on approximately 218 acres near 3838 Harden ...

A 53-year-old tow truck driver from Labelle was killed Friday morning in a tragic crash on U.S. Highway 27, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred just north of Ragan Avenue ...

James Coulter One year passed since I moved out of Polk County. Recently, my editors were kind enough to finance a business trip allowing me to return to the county and visit for a week. These are ...

A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)by James CoulterFor nearly 25 years, Arthur has been a ground-breaking animated ...

On Sunday, April 13, 2025, a dog was shot by a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy during a call involving loose livestock in the community of Eloise, Florida. The incident has since sparked strong reactions ...