The game that had been circled on both teams’ calendars finally arrived as the No. 20 Florida State Seminoles traveled to Gainesville to face the No. 23 Florida Gators. Florida State entered the ...

HAINES CITY - Carolyn Jasper feels called to recognize and uplift those who are often overlooked. Three years ago, she hosted the first Golden Gala, an event created to celebrate and support area ...

For families with young children, mealtimes can often feel like negotiations or even battles. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Picky eating is one of the most universal challenges families ...

Polk County Sheriff's Office Cyber Crimes detectives arrested 47-year-old Steven Gugel of Mulberry and charged him with 3 counts generating altered sex depiction without consent and 5 counts creating ...

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist in the area of U.S. Highway 98 North and Pyramid Parkway.

Polk County Fire Rescue Helps Save Owl Tangled in Fishing Line First responders came to the rescue of an owl that was found hanging from a tree after becoming tangled in fishing line earlier this week ...

Families with children ages 5 to 11 are invited to take part in a fun and engaging sensory play event hosted by Polk County Parks & Recreation this weekend. The free event will take place from noon to ...

Heart disease is something many adults push to the back of their minds if they are not experiencing symptoms; a concern for "later" in life. However, that mindset may be changing. New research ...

Three people were killed Sunday evening, March 8, 2026 in a four-vehicle crash north of Polk City. Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at around 8:26 pm, to the crash scene ...

The Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation (CCF) placed its 86th automated external defibrillator (AED) on March 3, 2026, continuing its mission to increase heart-safety awareness and access to life-saving ...

Willie Ray Creech, age 91, was promoted to Heaven on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on June 5, 1934 in Geneva County, AL, he was the son of the late Connie and Fannie Pearl (Willis) Creech. Along with ...