One Polk County food vendor shut down by inspector. Among violations: No potable water
One Polk County food vendor was shut down during the week from Feb. 5 to 11 for a variety of violations, including a lack...
Winter Haven’s Logan wins 2 medals, finishes high school career on high note at...
LAKELAND — Alyvia Logan wanted to do better at the state meet and despite battling a sore shoulder and elbow, she accomplished that goal....
Polk County’s Operation Pop Top: Winter Haven Store Clerk Arrested for Selling Alcohol to...
On February 15, 2024, deputies checked eight convenience stores as part of an ongoing campaign, Operation Pop Top. This campaign aims to ensure stores...
Showmen’s Museum: A Florida Gem Celebrates Carnival, Circus History
Vincent Albarado aimed his cellphone camera as he stood between a Ferris wheel and a colorful carousel. Snapping shot after shot, the...
Better Call Behnken: Polk County couple finally gets back antique car after 3-year nightmare
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Antique cars can be worth a fortune, and a Polk County couple’s quest to restore and upgrade a 1923...
City Buffet in Hillsborough County Cited For 11 Health Violations; Roach Found on “My...
City Buffet Mongolian Barbeque Inc., a local dining place located at 790 W Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Seffner, Hillsborough County, recently...
Developers break ground on new project for housing
A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but the project isn't just...
Haines City officials to try fresh approach to food truck laws after bitter backlash
HAINES CITY ― Haines City officials have agreed to take a fresh approach to regulating the city's food trucks after a first attempt left...
Local Celebration of Zora Neale Hurston at Lake Wales Library for Black History Month...
Zora Neale Hurston, a notable figure in musicology, was recognized at the Lake Wales Public Library. Community members and city staff attended the event,...
New Winter Haven affordable housing units to help those facing difficult life challenges
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A unique pilot project is in the works in Polk County to address the critical need for affordable housing, but...
