Each year, the Government of Mexico—through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Institute for Mexicans Abroad—presents ...

A recent incident at the Downtown Lakeland Farmers Market has reignited local discussion over the limits of political expression in shared public-private spaces. A video published online documents a ...

The Davenport Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the Citrus Landing community. Authorities have confirmed that the area is secure and there is no active ...

On May 20, 2025, at 6:08 p.m. Lakeland Police officers responded to the Fast Stop convenience store at 820 East Memorial Boulevard for a shooting which just occurred. Officers arrived to find ...

James Coulter One year passed since I moved out of Polk County. Recently, my editors were kind enough to finance a business ...

A Column about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by James Coulter Earlier in April, not only did I have the opportunity to return to Florida to cover the Rockin on the Chain Benefiting Special Needs ...

More than 50 mother-son pairs filled the dance floor at the Mother and Son Night Out Superhero Dance Party, a heartwarming ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint-agency investigation focusing on those who prey upon and travel to meet children for unlawful sexual activity from May 2nd through 10th, 2025, during ...

A man was arrested on multiple charges following a violent altercation with deputies and emergency responders on May 6, 2025, in the area of Bell Tower Crossing West and Sienna Drive, authorities said ...

Polk County Fire Rescue responded to an early morning structure fire on Dawn Heights Drive in Lakeland. The suspected cause of the fire is arson. Crews responded at 3:54 a.m. and Engine 35 was first ...

Homicide detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a total of six people who were involved in the double-murder that occurred in the Secret Cove neighborhood of Lakeland on Monday ...

Capers Gay Davenport May 7th, 2025 The city of Davenport has been aiming for a grant from Florida Commerce to replace the old ...