The Christmas spirit is growing, and the Haines City Fire Department is excited to welcome families back for this year’s Santa at the Station celebration. Taking place on December 20, 2025, from 11:00 ...

A group of about 20 young people allegedly caused so much disruption at a local sports field the last weekend of November that a youth football tournament was forced to relocate. Eyewitnesses reported ...

Plan for traffic delays in both directions on Lake Hatchineha Road into 2026, according to Duke Energy. They are currently working near Sandhill Elementary School at Tyner Road. Power crews are now ...

GiveWell Community Foundation and United Way of Central Florida are pleased to announce that $117,000 in grants have been awarded to local nonprofit organizations that have been serving community ...

There’s no magic quite like the holidays through the eyes of a child. The season brings countless special moments and opportunities to make lifelong memories, from enjoying tasty holiday treats to ...

Amphibia is an animated fantasy adventure series about a young girl named Anne Boonchuy, who gets transported to the strange, amphibian-inhabited world of Amphibia with her friends. One of those ...

The following is an article from history.com: “At 2:10 p.m. on December 5, 1945, five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo-bombers comprising Flight 19 take off from the Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station in ...

Wacky Wednesday Florida News The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to lock their vehicles after an unusual auto theft and crash at Bicentennial Park on 8. According to deputies, a man ...

HAINES CITY – Sharon Garrett has an entire room in her home dedicated to preserving the land she has lived on for all of her 73 years. Inside, organized stacks of maps, newspaper clippings, letters, ...

Pets are more than companions - they're family - and keeping them healthy can be simple, enjoyable and rewarding. Today's pet parents may be busier than ever, yet they're also more committed to ...

Peggy Jean Young Williams, 92, of Lake Wales, passed away at home on November 27, 2025. She was well know in the community for riding around in her station wagon selling sherbies and goodies. She will ...

Ring in the season with festive music and sweet treats at this year’s Jingle and Mingle event at the Polk County History Center. Guests can enjoy holiday cookies while listening to live Christmas ...