A man was arrested on multiple charges following a violent altercation with deputies and emergency responders on May 6, 2025, in the area of Bell Tower Crossing West and Sienna Drive, authorities said ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a tragic incident where a vehicle crashed into a residence on Pirates Way in Lakeland, resulting in two fatalities. Sheriff Grady Judd is scheduled to ...

More than 50 mother-son pairs filled the dance floor at the Mother and Son Night Out Superhero Dance Party, a heartwarming ...

A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by James Coulter Earlier in April, not only did I have the opportunity to ...

A wildfire that sparked within the Avon Park Bombing Range earlier this week prompted a swift response from the fire crews ...

James Coulter Mainstream religious films are hard to come by. In recent years, Hollywood has released a few good films like ...

Polk County’s Health and Human Services Division partnered with Polk Vision to host the second annual Conversations in ...

A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by James Coulter On Wed. Apr. 16, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., United States ...

By Anita Todd HAINES CITY – Incumbent Anne Huffman will retain her position as Haines City Commissioner for Seat 5 after ...

Capers Gay Davenport May 7th, 2025 At the May 5th city commission meeting, Davenport officials proclaimed new holidays for ...

James Coulter One year passed since I moved out of Polk County. Recently, my editors were kind enough to finance a business ...

Harold Tittle, 33, of Lakeland, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on April 26 and charged with unlawful use of a 2-way communication device (F3), transmitting material harmful to a ...