Yes, fireworks are legal in Florida on specific holidays. Fireworks stands are in full force in and near Polk County as July 4 nears. State law allows fireworks to be set off on New Year's Eve, New ...

According to records from the University of Florida’s Department of Veterinary Medicine, the Polk County shelter’s “Live Outcome Rate” was 58% in 2024, which means 42% of animals did not ...

Trustees voted 5-1 to approve a new contract for Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti. Only Ashley Bell ...

View from a seaplane sightseeing tour at Jack Brown's base flying over Polk County, Florida. BY Randy Rauch Polk County UPDATED 7:03 AM ET Jan. 05, 2024 PUBLISHED 11:14 AM ET Jan. 02, 2024 ...

Polk County had a 39% spike in overdose deaths in 2020, according to county commissioners. “The first step in fighting any addiction, is wanting to do it for yourself,” said Adkins. LATEST NEWS ...

The market takes place at Ferran Park, just outside downtown Eustis, where plenty of majestic oak trees offer shade, a ...

And while doing his due diligence in grandfather duties, he sometimes hearkens back to when American Legion was thriving in ...

There are some fun activities to do on the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach County this weekend. ... Fun things to do on the Treasure Coast and ... 14200 US-1, Juno Beach, FL 33408 When ...

Legislation provides developers with property-tax breaks, less restrictive zoning rules for affordable housing, but not ...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Polk County resident and member of the deaf community recently passed his Commercial Driver’s License certification thanks to the help from the community, family, and ...

Polk State College's Board of Trustees and Faculty Senate are clashing over a no-confidence vote on President Angela Garcia Falconetti. Trustee Ann Barnhart criticized the Faculty Senate's meeting ...

Osceola County things to do, starting June 6. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel. Wed, June 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM UTC. 32 min read. ... Florida Native Plant Society Pine Lily Chapter: ...