Polk County by James Coulter Halloween is over. Christmas is right around the corner. But we still have a full month of autumn to savor. Polk County may not have the cooler weather and crisp, ...

The following is an article from history.com “Harry Houdini, the most celebrated magician and escape artist of the 20th century, dies of peritonitis in a Detroit hospital. Twelve days before, Houdini ...

Culpepper's Cardiac Foundation (CCF) marked a significant milestone this week by installing its 77th Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at St. Stephen Catholic School in Riverview, Florida. The ...

A tragic crash in Sumter County on Thursday morning left one man dead following a nearly head-on collision on State Road 471. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 8:25 a.

Get ready for a week(end) full of spooky fun, candy, and community celebrations! Here’s what’s happening around Polk County from Wednesday through the weekend: Wednesday, October 29 • Labor Solutions ...

Lola Aileen Crump Smith October 25th, 1926 - October 20th, 2025 Lola Aileen Crump Smith, 98, of St. Cloud, FL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 20, 2025, at Bridgeport Assisted Living ...

Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the ...

It was another beautiful day in Tallahassee as Florida State took on the UAB Blazers in a preseason doubleheader. The Seminoles took the field at home for the first time this year, greeted by an ...

The GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Lakeland is inviting families and residents to join them for a Free Halloween Community Party on Friday, October 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will take place at 1515 ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A SeaWorld Orlando guest has filed a lawsuit against the theme park after she was reportedly struck in the face by a duck while riding a roller coaster earlier this year.