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 ...

An 82-year-old Lakeland man was killed during the early morning hours of Friday, October 17, 2025, after crashing his motorcycle into a tree. According to Carrie Horstman, Media Relations ...

An earthquake hits the San Francisco Bay Area on October 17, 1989, killing 67 people and causing more than $5 billion in damages. Though this was one of the most powerful and destructive earthquakes ...

Get ready for a hauntingly fun time at the Lakeshore Mall Haunted House on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Sebring! As part of the Heartland Family Fall Festival, this ...

Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. invites residents to take part in the upcoming Bartow Tire Collection Event on Saturday, October 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at C Wilson Equipment Co., 2301 US Hwy 17 S., ...

Showing Horrible Old Movies, Telling Even More Horrible Puns by James Coulter If you watched local television in Central Florida over the past 50 years, you likely know Dr. Paul Bearer, the campy ...

KPop Demon Hunters is the Best Animated Film of 2025 by James Coulter If you told me a decade ago that Sony Pictures Animation would be releasing animated movies better than Disney, I would have ...

We thank commissioner Braswell for allowing us to use this crucial information and provide it to our readers. Senate Bill 180, signed into law on June 26, 2025, is a sweeping emergency and disaster ...

Halloween Safety Tips for Polk County Families by James Coulter Halloween is right around the corner. Soon, children of all ages will don their best costumes, go door-to-door, and ask for treats to ...

Publix has initiated a voluntary recall on one lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, UPC 41415 03043, that may contain an undeclared egg allergen. The product was distributed to stores ...

Lake Alfred is inviting families to enjoy a night of Halloween fun at the 6th Annual Trick or Treat event, taking place Thursday, October 31, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Lake Alfred Central Park, ...

Bartow Soccer Star Balances 4.0 GPA with Leadership and Service by James Coulter Some student athletes are good on the field but not so much in class. Others are good in class but not as good on the ...