A multipurpose room in the new Winter Haven Recreation and Cultural Center has a large wall that can double as a projection wall for indoor movie nights, and contains several game tables for seniors ...

After James Duckett's execution, family and friends of Jeanifer Weldon, and Sheriff Grady Judd, say "the right person died" for her 1987 murder.

Florida's regular spiny lobster season runs from August 6 through March 31. A recreational saltwater fishing license and a spiny lobster permit are required for harvesting. The daily bag limit during ...

From floating watercraft to backyard docks, these recovering predators are rewriting the rules of life along the coast.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds play the second game of their 4-game series in Cincinnati, Ohio, Friday at 6:10 p.m. ET.

August Storms: The tropics may appear quiet but history reminds us to pay attention in August. Embracing Paradise Reporter Kimberly Miller tells us why: Andrew and Charley. Past ties: Florida governor ...

Dunnellon Kameron Wheeler (6) is lifted up by Ayden Cox (52) after scoring their only touchdown against Lake Gibson in Lakeland, Fl on Friday September 12, 2025. Dunnellon defeated Lake Gibson 9-7.

Seven Republican candidates, all living outside Polk, are vying to face Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, in the redrawn U.S.

Justin Sharpless, seeking a second term on the Polk County School Board, contends with Kasen Hampton, a 19-year-old ...

Circuit Judge Keith Spoto ruled in favor of Polk County, negating Lake Wales' plan to expand the boundaries of its Community ...

Winter Haven's proposed $372 million budget for fiscal year 2027 holds the tax rate flat, but homeowners will likely owe more ...

Kay Fields, pursuing a seventh term on the Polk County School Board, has a well-funded opponent in Sam Neelam, CEO of a ...