As Polk County students prepare to head back to school, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a timely new initiative called "Free Mind," aimed at addressing the growing ...

The Tampa Bay Rays wrapped up their West Coast road trip on a high note Wednesday afternoon, edging out the Los Angeles Angels 5–4 in a thrilling series finale at Angel Stadium. With the victory, ...

On Wedne 6, 2025, United Airlines grounded flights across the United States due to a major computer system outage, causing widespread delays and cancellations that left thousands of passengers ...

James Coulter A prominent resident who played a vital role in the preservation and recognition of a local historic landmark was honored by the City of Bartow. At their regular meeting on Mon. Aug 4, ...

Today, August 1, 2025, a new Florida law takes effect that changes the process for teens under 18 to obtain a learner’s license. The law now requires all 14 to 18-year-olds to complete a 6-hour Driver ...

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Polk County residents are feeling the full force of a Central Florida heat wave this week, with heat index values soaring to dangerous levels. In some parts of the county, the index has reportedly ...

By: Ethan Jones From the crack of the bat to the smell of a freshly cut field, one thing is for sure: there is nothing better than going to the ballpark during the summer. That’s exactly what I’ve ...

HAINES CITY – At only 12 years old, Khayari Henderson is racing past the competition — all while courageously managing epilepsy, a condition that sidelines many. A rising star in youth athletics, ...

A Polk County Sheriff’s deputy once praised for his record-breaking efforts to get drunk drivers off the road has now found himself on the wrong side of the law. Deputy Justin Register, 28, resigned ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested one individual after a traffic crash fatality early Tuesday morning. The crash occurred at Snell Creek Road in Davenport and is still under investigation ...