There’s an empty chair now on the porch of the home at 1005 Avenue D. Neighbors and passersby no longer receive a friendly ...

On Friday, May 30, 2025, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested two men on multiple counts of animal neglect after discovering six dogs living in deplorable conditions inside a ...

The 2025 Atlantichurricane season has started and the Polk County Emergency Management team reminds residents and visitors to act now to ensure they are ready for the upcoming storm season. “Storms ...

Bartow, Fla. (May 31, 2025) – Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) responded to a recreational vehicle (RV) fire that resulted in a fatality on Combee Road in Lakeland. At 11:52 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, ...

In May, my family and I went on a 7-day cruise on the Carnival Jubilee. We sailed from Galveston, Texas to Honduras to Mexico ...

By James Coulter Last month, my family and I went on a 7-day cruise on the Carnival Jubilee. We sailed from Galveston, Texas ...

The National Trial Lawyers proudly announces the re-selection of Stephen Brooks, a distinguished member of Brooks Law Group, ...

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Alice Cao ( Nguyen Thi Ngoc Mai ), our beloved beacon of kindness, and ...

Upon arrival, it was confirmed that five residents were in the home, with two individuals suffering serious injuries. During ...

US 98 Crash Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured Highlands County, FL – May 22, 2025 — A heartbreaking crash on US Highway ...

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