On February 24, 2025, Officer Huascar Evangelista Vargas resigned from his position after being arrested for a retail petit theft which occurred on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Had Vargas not ...

HAINES CITY, FL–On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at approximately 9:09 PM, Haines City Police Officers were dispatched to a hit-and-run in the area of U.S. Highway 27 and Bates Road, within the city ...

HAINES CITY, FL– On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 9:51 PM, the Haines City Police Department was contacted by personnel at AdventHealth Heart of Florida Hospital reporting a patient who ...

On January 31st of 2025 the Polk County Sheriff's Office Vice Unit began conducting undercover operations at Queen Spa & Massage (WH), Enjoy Spa (WH), Helping Hands Message (HC) and the 192 Health Spa ...

Haines City, Florida, is poised for significant growth with the upcoming development of the Crossroads Village Center, a ...

James Coulter There's no doubt Hollywood has seen better days. However, even amidst a rising tide of corporate slop, sequels, ...

Lakeland Police Department Release In December of 2024 Lakeland Police detectives received information of drug sales ...

James Coulter A local company stepped forward to "pay it forward" and have an automated external defibrillator (AED) donated ...

James Coulter Is your high school-aged son or daughter looking for a suit or dress for prom? Well, they can receive a prom ...

James Coulter Where's Batman when you need him? The Joker and other villains will be running amok in Downtown Bartow during ...

The Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved funding for 75 additional Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) Firefighter Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician positions during today’s board ...