The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday announced sweeping actions to strengthen the federal death penalty, including restoring a previously used pentobarbital lethal injection protocol and ...

The following is an article from history.com On April 24, 1982, Oscar-winning actress, anti-war activist and Hollywood royalty Jane Fonda adds a new title—exercise guru—as she extends her reach into ...

Hurricane Milton Damage Repair Approved for Circle B Bar Reserve by James Coulter To restore the site to pre-Hurricane Milton conditions, repairs have been approved for Circle B Bar Reserve near ...

A Polk City man was killed early Thursday morning, April 23, 2026, after crashing his Polaris Sportsman 400 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). At approximately 3:01 am, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s ...

Residents in Lakeland continue to praise Christina Park as a go-to destination for outdoor fun, relaxation, and community activities. Operated by Polk County Parks and Recreation, the park is ...

Polk County families are invited to “giddy up and get rollin’” as the popular Bicycle Rodeo returns this weekend, offering a fun and educational morning for young riders. Hosted by Polk County Parks ...

Gardeners and plant lovers alike are invited to dig into one of the community’s favorite spring traditions—the Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale—happening, April 25, 2026. Hosted at the City ...

By Ethan Jones The No. 8 Florida State Seminoles (27-11, 11-6 ACC) were able to successfully close out the series against Notre Dame (17-17, 7-13 ACC) and get the Sweep. The Seminoles heading into ...

New Basketball Court and Sidewalk Approved for Wabash Park in Lakeland by James Coulter Get ready to make a slam dunk at Wabash Park in Lakeland, because a new basketball court and sidewalk have been ...

Retired Polk County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Mark Trexler received Polk County Fire Rescue’s (PCFR) first-ever Community Hero Award for his quick actions in getting help for an ambulance crew ...

Shingles isn’t just a painful rash and nerve pain. It’s also linked with a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke, especially in the weeks to months after ...