The holiday season is special, fun and often a bit chaotic, filled with family gatherings and joyful celebrations. Once the decorations come down and chaos subsides in the new year, many families face ...

A fatal crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 4 resulted in the death of a Brandon woman after a vehicle overturned and ejected an unrestrained passenger. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, ...

A wrong-way crash on West Pipkin Road Sunday night claimed the life of an 81-year-old Lakeland woman and left a 20-year-old man seriously injured, according to the Lakeland Police Department. Police ...

On January 2, 2009, media outlets report that a rare unrestored 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante Coupehas been found in the garage of a British doctor. A month later, in early February, the car sold at ...

The City of Bartow is inviting the community to celebrate the reopening of Richland Manor Park after extensive renovations as part of its Parks Reinvestment Program. The reopening celebration will ...

Welcome, World Travelers! New Fraggle Rock Show Premieres at Kennedy Space Centerby James Coulter Dance your cares away! Worries for another day! And hear the music play at the new live show starring ...

Chattin on the Ridge: 2025 in Reviewby James Coulter The year 2025 marked significant milestones for Chattin on the Ridge podcast. Celebrating its second anniversary, the show reached its 100th ...

FDOT:The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is notifying motorists of upcoming nighttime detours scheduled for January 5 and 6 as part of construction activities along Interstate 4 (I-4) (SR ...

While mental health challenges can affect virtually anyone living anywhere, there are certain populations that are at particular disadvantages for a variety of reasons. Rural areas in the United ...

Eight Speed Bumps Approved for Roads in Lakeland and Mulberry by James Coulter Lakeland and Mulberry residents will no longer have to worry about being disturbed by speeding vehicles now that speed ...

The news media and public are invited to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Ridge District Office grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 9530 ...