The following is an article from history.com “The Grand Ole Opry, one of the longest-lived and most popular showcases for western music, begins broadcasting live from Nashville, Tennessee on 1925. The ...

HAINES CITY – Cheering at NASCAR races is usually left to the fans in the stands, but this year, the Glamorous All Stars Cheer and Dance team will take center stage at the 2025 Daytona 500, ...

What I'm Thankful For by James Coulter The following is a transcript of a recent podcast minisode of the Chattin on the Ridge podcast. Listen to the podcast on Acast: Thanksgiving is right around the ...

A 67-year-old man, John Power, and his daughter, Rachel Frueh, are facing serious charges after a violent confrontation at an Auburndale home on October 25. Their granddaughter and daughter, Cheyenne ...

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a little extra cheer! The Bartow Public Library is hosting Milk and Cookies with Santa on Saturday, December 6 at 10 AM, and families are invited to join ...

Bartow is remembering the life and legacy of Clifton P. Lewis, a beloved community leader and champion of Black history, who passed away Sunday at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer. For ...

Welcome, World Travelers! Take A Look At Disney's Newest Cruise Ship: The Disney Destiny by James Coulter The Disney Destiny set sail on its maiden voyage on Nov. 20., 2025, after being christened on ...

Davenport, Florida- Polk County Utilities reported a massive wastewater spill last week after a force main pipe split off Champions Gate Blvd within the Northeast Regional Utility Service Area. The ...

A shooting in the 1000 block of North Brunnell Parkway sent one person to the hospital Monday afternoon, according to information confirmed by the Lakeland Police Department. LPD spokesperson ...

In Your Dreams Was Surprisingly Pleasant by James Coulter Netflix animated movies are a real mixed bag. Sometimes you get animated gems like Over the Moon or K-Pop Demon Hunters. Other times, you get ...

A woman walking along Interstate 4 was struck and killed early Tuesday morning near the 27 milepost. Sergeant Steve Gaskins with the Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 2:35 a.m.