The Town of Lake Hamilton is inviting residents and visitors to come together for a Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Community Celebration on Friday, January 31, beginning at 12 p.m. The MLK Parade ...

Can One Barbie Represent a Spectrum? by James Coulter Barbie has been everything from a doctor to an astronaut. She's been many shades and skin colors. She's even been in a wheelchair. Now, her newest ...

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release A Canadian man was killed Friday night, January 23, 2026, in a two-vehicle crash in northeast Polk County. Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office ...

On January 23, 1957, machines at the Wham-O toy company roll out the first batch of their aerodynamic plastic discs—now known to millions of fans all over the world as Frisbees. The story of the ...

Brr! The temperatures have been dropping in Florida these past few weeks, haven’t they? Down to the 20s? And I thought it was cold up here in Virginia. When Florida starts shivering, you know winter ...

Galaxy Edge's Expands Timelineby James Coulter Visitors to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge have been able to meet characters like Rey and Kylo Ren from the new Star Wars movies. They'll soon be able to meet ...

Glazed Barbecue Chicken Thighs by James Coulter Barbecue season is upon us in Polk County, a time when cities across the county fire up their grills and host their own barbecue competitions. Lakeland ...

Haines City is ready for takeoff as the Aerospace Center for Excellence brings its popular Wings & Things event to town for a day of high-flying fun, learning, and family entertainment. “Talk to me, ...

Taking care of your heart with healthy behaviors may be at the top of your wellness priority list already, and there may be good news about the effects of adhering to expert recommendations. New infor ...