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 ...

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, ...

Slow Cooker Beef Curry by James Coulter 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Those looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day are invited to attend the Brushes and Bites – Valentine’s Day Edition, hosted by Haines City Parks and Recreation. The event will ...

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 ...

A Palm Harbor man was injured following a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning on State Road 570 in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on January 19, 2026, at ...

FOODEESFEST is taking over Lakeland Square Mall for a three-day Food & Culture Festival packed with incredible eats, local creativity, and feel-good community vibes. From savory street food to ...

What began as a routine traffic stop quickly escalated into a high-speed chase, a six-vehicle crash, and a major drug trafficking arrest Thursday afternoon in Lakeland, according to Sergeant Steve ...