The first case of rabies in Polk County this year has been confirmed in Lakeland. On Sunday, October 12, 2025, a vet tech at Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic was bitten by a stray cat that was ...

Bartow Soccer Star Balances 4.0 GPA with Leadership and Service by James Coulter Some student athletes are good on the field but not so much in class. Others are good in class but not as good on the ...

Polk County Fire Rescue’s (PCFR) ability to shape the next generation of public safety professionals took a leap forward as the organization recently became an accredited Emergency Medical Technician ...

It wasn’t snow covering the sand at Hammock Beach last week—just something far more dangerous. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies recovered more than 20 pounds of cocaine that ...

Sharing a meal offers far more than a full stomach; the benefits of eating together extend well beyond the dinner table. In the "2025 World Happiness Report," evidence shows that sharing meals has a ...

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of Bloom Techs' Root & Remedy, located in Polk County, Florida, intends to register the said name ...

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon, October 12, 2025, on US-27 near Blue Heron Boulevard. According to FHP, the collision happened around 4:00 p.m ...

Get Ready for Davenport’s Annual Trunk or Treat! Davenport’s annual Trunk or Treat is rolling in for a night packed with community fun, laughter, and just the right amount of spooky! This free event ...

Tampa-based firm recognized for statewide leadership in truck and commercial vehicle accident litigation Tampa, FL — — Brooks Law Group today announced it has been named a 2025 Best of Florida — ...

John Luis “JonJon” Ramos, 44, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away on October 2, 2025, at HCA Poinciana Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1981, in the Bronx, NY, to Luis Angel Ramos and Nitza Figueroa.