Polk County Sheriff’s Office officials say they have terminated their long-standing healthcare services agreement with YesCare after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.

The Culpepper’s Cardiac Foundation placed AED #93 at the Women’s Care Center of Bartow on April 30, thanks to a “pay it forward” donation from Bartow American Legion Post 3. The AED placement is part ...

The Polk County History Center is inviting the community to take part in a free architectural tour highlighting the historic features of the landmark building. Hosted by the History Center’s education ...

A pilot escaped injury Friday evening after a small aircraft crashed west of Mulberry following reported engine trouble shortly after takeoff. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies ...

Two local freshmen helped power the Polk State College softball team this season, and now both are being recognized among the top players in the Citrus Conference. Freshman infielders Kirsten Aldridge ...

A stroke can happen to anyone at any age. In fact, every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, with approximately 800,000 people experiencing a stroke annually, according to the ...

The following is an article from History.com On May 11, 1981, Bob Marley, the soul and international face of reggae music, died in a Miami, Florida, hospital. He was 36 years old. In what would prove ...

Three days. Two stages. Nearly 25 local bands and musicians. That was the outcome of this year’s Rockin’ on the Chain, the annual fundraiser benefitting Autism and other special needs. For one full ...

Polk County Board of County Commissioner Martha Santiago has announced she will not seek re-election for a third term on the commission. Santiago, who was first elected to the Board of County ...

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — The Polk State College Presidential Search Committee convened its finalmeeting on Tuesday, May 12, and announced the selection of Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as ...