The high school sports calendar is beginning to fill up across Polk County, and Thursday night offers volleyball fans several opportunities to follow teams from around the county. While football may ...

Toy Story 5 is Surprisingly Good by James Coulter For over 30 years, Toy Story has remained Pixar's most enduring franchise. What began as a groundbreaking film about talking toys grew into a trilogy ...

If you’re looking for live music and a good time around Winter Haven this weekend, several local venues have music lined up from Friday through Sunday, with an extra performance Thursday night to kick ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred in Eagle Lake around 11:33 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, involving a dump ...

Million Preconstruction Services Approved for Water Resource Facility at Pollard Roadby James Coulter The expansion of Winter Haven's water resource facility, which aims to reach a capacity of 12.5 ...

Every Pet Finds a Home at Polk County Adoption Event Hosted by Brooks Law Group WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — All four dogs available at an Aug. 1 pet adoption event hosted by Brooks Law Group in partnership ...

An investigation is underway after Polk County firefighters responding to a house fire Wednesday morning discovered a deceased adult in the backyard who authorities say appeared to have been shot.

Polk County Fire Rescue has lost one of their own in a line of duty death. Volunteer Chaplain Hector Cruz passed away due to injuries sustained during a car crash in the Eagle Lake area Wednesday. The ...

If you have young children and are looking for some Halloween fun which provides treats but no tricks, the Polk County Sheriff's Office has an event for you! For the 3rd year in a row, the Safe ...

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned pursuant to the fictitious name statutes 865.09 Florida statues will register with the division of corporations of the state of Florida upon receipt of ...

The Culpepper Cardiac Foundation has reached another milestone, providing its 101st automated external defibrillator (AED) to Dr. Tonya Bolton, who purchased the AED through the foundation to keep in ...

Winter Haven Lakes Continue to Improve, Annual Report Showsby James Coulter While some Winter Haven lakes have historically struggled with algae, invasive vegetation, and poor water quality, the ...