Live music fans will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy local performers this weekend in Winter Haven, with solo artists, bands, karaoke and a special open house event scheduled at venues ...

On October 10, 2026, members of the North Central District responded to a youth football game at Westwood Middle School, located at 3520 Avenue J NW in Winter Haven, regarding a reported fight. Upon ...

Vikings and Stallions Settle for a 28-28 Tie The highly anticipated matchup between the Lakeland Christian Vikings and the American Heritage Stallions got off to a delayed start Friday night as rain ...

It feels like just yesterday we were kicking off the high school football season in Polk County, and now, somehow, we have already reached Week 10. The season has flown by, and with the regular season ...

Faith Baptist will host a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., inviting families to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun. Enjoy candy from creatively decorated trunks, free food, ...

Winter Haven High School - WHHS Key Club would like to formally invite you to our annual Trunk-or-Treat. There will be games, music, candy, and more so bring your kids down for a fun and safe ...

Buddy Finds the Nightmare Lurking in Childhood Nostalgia by James Coulter Barney the Dinosaur needs no introduction to anyone raised in the '90s or early 2000s. His bubbly, saccharine cheer made him ...

GiveWellCommunity Foundation (GWCF) is now accepting applications for the Impact Polk 2027 grant cycle. For more than 20 years, Impact Polk has been addressing community needs throughout Polk County ...

The future of law enforcement may be taking flight in Polk County. The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to integrate a ...

Residents and visitors can now enjoy an alcoholic beverage while exploring parts of downtown Lake Wales through a new program that allows patrons to carry drinks within the city’s designated Arts, ...

This is the first of a three article series on Amendment 3, from the Lake Wales Perspective By Maria Iannucci Property taxes; almost everyone pays them, one way or another. Homeowners get or see a ...

Join Kairos Church on October 28th from 6:15-8:15pm for a safe, family fulfilled event. Trunk or Treating will start outside, then the trail will take you through our church, then back outside for ...