The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit investigated a two-vehicle crash early this morning in Davenport that resulted in two deaths. Preliminary investigation revealed ...

A road rage incident along Lake Hatchineha Road between Haines City and Poinciana that investigators say ended with gunfire into another vehicle has now resulted in a prison sentence, with the suspect ...

The following is an article from History.com On May 11, 1981, Bob Marley, the soul and international face of reggae music, died in a Miami, Florida, hospital. He was 36 years old. In what would prove ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office officials say they have terminated their long-standing healthcare services agreement with YesCare after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.

The Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation placed AED #93 at the Women’s Care Center of Bartow on April 30, thanks to a “pay it forward” donation from Bartow American Legion Post 3. The AED placement is part ...

A stroke can happen to anyone at any age. In fact, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, with approximately 800,000 people experiencing a stroke annually, according to the ...

Polk County Fire Rescue’s dedication to exceptional prehospital care earned the organization the coveted American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS® Gold Award for a second year in a row. PCFR ...

The Polk County History Center is inviting the community to take part in a free architectural tour highlighting the historic features of the landmark building. Hosted by the History Center’s education ...

Polk County Board of County Commissioner Martha Santiago has announced she will not seek re-election for a third term on the commission. Santiago, who was first elected to the Board of County ...

Two local freshmen helped power the Polk State College softball team this season, and now both are being recognized among the top players in the Citrus Conference. Freshman infielders Kirsten Aldridge ...

Three days. Two stages. Nearly 25 local bands and musicians. That was the outcome of this year’s Rockin’ on the Chain, the annual fundraiser benefitting Autism and other special needs. For one full ...