Fingerprints collected from two stolen vehicles and the subsequent analysis by a latent print examiner resulted in the positive identification and arrest of a 14-year-old suspect who is on probation, ...

The Haines City Fire Department invites you to our Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Fire Station 1 (138 N 11th St, Haines City). Bring the kids and enjoy a day full of ...

While medical advances have helped people live longer with cardiovascular diseases, many of the risk factors that lead to these diseases continue to grow. Fueled by ongoing increases in high blood ...

James Coulter A local non-profit organization that offers therapeutic riding lessons to people with special needs will be hosting its annual gala fundraiser. On Sat. Oct. 4, Horses with a Mission will ...

At the Sept. 19 Haines City Commission meeting, the Board voted unanimously to remove a resolution from the agenda that would have excused Commissioner Anne Huffman’s recent absences. Resolution No.

On Monday, September 22, 2025, detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 67-year-old Theresa Salerno at Lake Gibson High School in Lakeland after an investigation revealed she stole ...

A tragic crash on Interstate 4 claimed three lives Sunday afternoon and left a child injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:25 p.m. when a Toyota SUV driven by a ...

James Coulter For more than 50 years, Cinderella Castle has served as the iconic centerpiece of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Over the years, the castle has received many paint jobs, from it ...

James Coulter If you’re a meat lover like me, there’s nothing better to sink your teeth into than a nice, juicy steak. But sometimes you don’t have the patience to fire up the grill and sear your ...

A fatal crash occurred this afternoon on the Polk Parkway near Clark Road, prompting a major emergency response from Polk County Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol. The collision was reported ...

Get ready for a splash of creativity and community fun at the 20th Annual Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakes Festival, happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Lake ...

Join Polk County Parks & Recreation for a thrilling, family-friendly Halloween event on October 11, 2025, at 4 p.m. at 249 Church Ave., Homeland, FL. Dive into the world of cryptids, local legends, ...