In the passionate world of Civil War re-enactors, authenticity is everything - from uniforms with historically correct stitching to hardtack made from scratch. ...more

November 9, 2008

House and Senate negotiators reached a deal Tuesday on a major railroad safety reform bill that will require new technology to prevent crashes and limit hours engineers can work. ...more

September 24, 2008

Only two games into his career, and already Elbert Mack has a reputation for being an overly aggressive, if not dirty, player. ...more

September 17, 2008

With school starting next week, Avon Park Police Chief Matt Doughney reminds people to drive safely and remember that children are returning to the classrooms. ...more

August 15, 2008

Home fires on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day brought to 11 the number of fires that have forced families from their homes in Polk County since Dec. 22, the Red Cross reported. ...more

January 3, 2008

LAKELAND - Home fires on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day brought to 11 the number of fires to force families from their homes in Polk County since Dec. 22, the Red Cross reported. ...more

January 2, 2008

The city manager says he will call for an investigation and changes in parade rules after a child died Friday at the Plant City Christmas Parade. ...more

December 9, 2007