New Roundabout and Other Traffic Improvements Planned on North Galloway Road in Lakelandby James Coulter A new roundabout is one of the many proposed traffic improvements planned for N. Galloway Road ...

Top 8 Affordable DIY Halloween Crafts by James Coulter Halloween is right around the corner, and you still haven'tdecorated your house. Even worse, you don't have the spare change to go on a Spirit ...

By Carl Fish A transformer malfunction at the Coca-Cola facility in Auburndale led to the release of approximately 486 gallons of transformer oil on Thursday morning, according to a pollution notice ...

The Haines City Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the area of Avenue I and 12th Street North. According to Public Information ...

A man on a Segway electric scooter was killed in a crash Friday evening, October 24, 2025, east of Lakeland. Units from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Polk County Fire Rescue were dispatched at ...

Presented by Miracle Toyota - Haines CitySat. Oct. 25th | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Lake Eva Park Trunk or Treat is tomorrow! Here is all of the important information you will need to know to have the ...

Get ready for a fun-filled weekend across Polk County with family-friendly festivals, Halloween celebrations, and community events for all ages! Friday, October 24 • Boogie and Family Costume Bash – ...

Welcome, World Travelers! Frozen Ever After Getting New Animatronicsby James Coulter For the first time in forever, the nearly decade-old Frozen Ever After attraction is set to appear brand new with ...

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 ...

Joint-Use Fire Rescue Station Planned for Polk County and City of Bartow by James Coulter A new joint-use fire rescue station will soon be built near Bartow, now that an agreement has been approved ...

Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) and Haines City Fire Department (HCFD) displayed exceptional professionalism and heroism in a potentially dangerous situation as the first responders disarmed a naked, ...

A bicyclist was injured early Wednesday morning following a crash at the intersection of 10th Street South and East Hinson Avenue in Haines City. According to Haines City Public Information Officer ...