It feels like just yesterday we were kicking off the high school football season in Polk County, and now, somehow, we have already reached Week 10. The season has flown by, and with the regular season ...

Faith Baptist will host a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., inviting families to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun. Enjoy candy from creatively decorated trunks, free food, ...

Buddy Finds the Nightmare Lurking in Childhood Nostalgia by James Coulter Barney the Dinosaur needs no introduction to anyone raised in the '90s or early 2000s. His bubbly, saccharine cheer made him ...

Winter Haven High School - WHHS Key Club would like to formally invite you to our annual Trunk-or-Treat. There will be games, music, candy, and more so bring your kids down for a fun and safe ...

GiveWellCommunity Foundation (GWCF) is now accepting applications for the Impact Polk 2027 grant cycle. For more than 20 years, Impact Polk has been addressing community needs throughout Polk County ...

Residents and visitors can now enjoy an alcoholic beverage while exploring parts of downtown Lake Wales through a new program that allows patrons to carry drinks within the city’s designated Arts, ...

Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a Lake Wales woman Sunday evening, October 18, 2026 for attempted murder and other crimes. 30-year-old Taylor Renee Alderman was booked-in at the ...

This is the first of a three article series on Amendment 3, from the Lake Wales Perspective By Maria Iannucci Property taxes; almost everyone pays them, one way or another. Homeowners get or see a ...

The future of law enforcement may be taking flight in Polk County. The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to integrate a ...

Get ready for Touch a Truck & More - Hands on Haven 2026!Kids can enjoy a fun Truck & Treat experience with candy stops, activities and exciting hands-on fun. Explore all kinds of vehicles , meet the ...

Music lovers have several opportunities to enjoy live entertainment around Winter Haven and the surrounding area this weekend, with local musicians scheduled to perform at area venues and community ...

MAGNO Junk Removal, a licensed and insured hauler based in Davenport,is offering four free junk pickups during October for residents ofDavenport and Haines City who are 65 or older, or who are ...