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, ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...