By James Coulter Last month, my family and I went on a 7-day cruise on the Carnival Jubilee. We sailed from Galveston, Texas ...

A deputy-involved shooting early Monday morning in Polk County has left a man dead following a series of bizarre and violent incidents that culminated in an armed confrontation with law enforcement.

Upon arrival, it was confirmed that five residents were in the home, with two individuals suffering serious injuries. During ...

Around 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 24th, the PCSO ECC received a 911 call regarding a motorcycle crash with injuries on Green Pond Road near San Juan Avenue in Polk City A group of motorcycles, led by ...

US 98 Crash Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured Highlands County, FL – May 22, 2025 — A heartbreaking crash on US Highway ...

You know, there's a joke about how all Mexican food is essentially the same thing: meat, veggies, and cheese wrapped in a ...

Lakeland, FL – What began as an ordinary Saturday at the Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market took an unexpected turn when conservative journalist Kaitlin Bennett arrived to film a series of ...

Fifteen years ago, when a group of third graders at Loughman Oaks Elementary missed out on a field trip, one couple stepped ...

James Coulter Once upon a time, I loved the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Back then, it was a fresh prospect to have a shared ...

James Coulter One year passed since I moved out of Polk County. Recently, my editors were kind enough to finance a business ...