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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Brr! Did anyone in Florida catch that cold front? Because we sure did here in Virginia. The thermometer dipped to 17 degrees—yes, that’s well below water’s freezing point of 32. It’s been cold enough ...

Congratulations to Lieutenant Jason Perez on graduating as a member of the 296th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place earlier this month at the National Academy in Quantico, ...

A Davenport man died Monday morning after suffering a medical emergency while driving on U.S. 27, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. on 29, 2025.

A deadly domestic violence incident that began inside a Highland City home late Monday night ended hours later in Lake Wales with the suspected shooter taking his own life, according to the Polk ...

Take a Holly Jolly Blast from the Past with These Two 1987 Xmas Specials by James Coulter Does anyone remember 1987? Boy, what a year. Baby Jessica. Iran-Contra. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Predator ...

Braddock and Berkley Road Growth Sparks Debate Over Noise, Light Pollution, and Local Controlby James Coulter Nearly eight acres are slated for development to support local urban growth and commercial ...