Retired Polk County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Mark Trexler received Polk County Fire Rescue’s (PCFR) first-ever Community Hero Award for his quick actions in getting help for an ambulance crew ...

Shingles isn’t just a painful rash and nerve pain. It’s also linked with a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke, especially in the weeks to months after ...

Music lovers in Lakeland are in for a treat as the Lakeland Public Library prepares to host a lively evening of entertainment blending jazz and musical theater. The special event, titled “Broadway & ...

A Lakeland woman has died following a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday morning in Lakeland. According to the Lakeland Police Department, officers responded at approximately 9:33 a.m. on April ...

A tragic late-night crash in Hillsborough County left two people dead on Friday, April 17, 2026, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at approximately 11:25 p.m. along State ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Friday, April 17, 2026, that resulted in the death of one of the drivers. Deputies were dispatched along with ...

As someone who does it all in the sports world, from being a play-by-play broadcaster to a studio host, podcaster, and even a writer, Ariya Massoudi is remarkably well-rounded. However, it was not ...

The following is an article from history.com With the world anxiously watching, Apollo 13, a U.S. lunar spacecraft that suffered a severe malfunction on its journey to the moon, safely returns to ...

The Judd Jog is an annual 5k presented by Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc. with all proceeds benefiting the United Way and held at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office main office in Winter Haven. There ...

Join us at the Bicycle Rodeo for activities, bicycle inspections, minor bike repairs, skills stations and prizes. Participants will receive a completion certificate. Kids must bring their own bike and ...