With the pocket collapsing again, time melting off the clock, quarterback Matt Grubb took a quick two-step drop, looked left and found a streaking Devin Clarke over the middle. ...more

November 1, 2009

An 18-year-old high school senior who appeared not to hear the horn of an approaching train because he was wearing headphones was killed Monday as he was walking on railroad tracks in Polk County. ...more

October 21, 2009

The following people were booked Thursday, July 30 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

August 1, 2009

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April 19, 2009

Police have arrested a 42-year-old man who said the marijuana they found was for medicinal use. ...more

April 16, 2009

Recker Highway in Auburndale is shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a train, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

March 31, 2009

One home was destroyed and three others have been damaged in a large brush fire north of Lake Wales, where 200 homes are being evacuated. ...more

March 29, 2009

Kyle Jackson's double in the first inning turned out to be the Red Devils' only offense on Tuesday as a talented Auburndale squad topped Avon Park for the second straight day, 6-0, at the Bill Jarrett Early Bird Tournament at Head Field. ...more

February 19, 2009

MIDFLORIDA Real Estate Sales LLC announces the addition of two independent real estate companies, expanding its reach in the local market. ...more

January 25, 2009

The second half of the basketball season is under way, with Plant City and Durant back to the business of trying to improve their district standing. Both squads managed to fill their holiday with enough game action to prevent rust from setting in. ...more

January 14, 2009