A sitting Haines City city commissioner had her city wages briefly subject to a court ordered garnishment tied to a civil judgment involving a vehicle related debt owed jointly by her and her husband, ...

Wacky Wednesday Florida News Earlier this month, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office handled a rather unusual eviction—one involving a 14-foot, 600-pound alligator. According to the Sheriff’s Office, ...

Welcome, World Travelers! Mattel Plans New Indoor WaterPark in Orlandoby James Coulter Orlando is home to three major theme parks: Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld. However, a fourth theme park may ...

In a holiday season crowded with everything from mouthwatering cakes, cookies and pies to "fa-la-la-la" forgettable fruitcakes, the dessert table can bring you comfort and joy or sweet-tooth dismay.

James Coulter What could be better than seeing more than 60 old-fashioned houses and farming equipment decorated with Christmas lights? How about doing so while helping make other people's holidays ...

Nestled at 4872 Indian Oak Dr., Mulberry, FL 33860, the Alafia River Reserve is a peaceful 334-acre natural haven in west-central Polk County. Jointly purchased by Polk County and the Southwest ...

At the City Commission meeting earlier this month, Micki Bond was recognized as the Employee of the Year. Finance Director Amber Deaton said, we have the privilege of recognizing someone whose ...

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 ...

HAINES CITY – 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 ...

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, binders, and ...