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Ascension St.Vincent’s has announced that Dr.Barry Kusnick will join its cardiology practice in St.Johns County.He will provide expanded access as part of ongoing efforts by Ascension St.Vincent’s to grow specialty heart services throughout Northeast Florida. Read more…
These former Polk County area high school standouts will be competing on Thursday, Aug. 20. Read more…
The Peoria Chiefs fell 6-5 to the Lansing Lugnuts in a MiLB game on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Read more…
The Charleston RiverDogs beat the Hill City Howlers 10-7 in an MiLB game Tuesday, Aug. 18. Read more…
Two scam reports were filed in Lakeland for the week ending Aug. 8, 2026, the Better Business Bureau said. Read more…
Ascension Florida has received nearly $7.25 million as part of a statewide initiative to improve healthcare access in rural communities. The funding will support mobile cancer screenings, stroke evaluation units, and equipment upgrades for clinician training programs. Read more…
Wednesday, Aug. 19 will feature competition from these former Polk County area high school standouts. Read more…
Lake Wales will hold a citywide curbside cleanup on August 29. Residents can place select bulky items at their curbs by 6 a.m., following specific guidelines outlined by the city. Read more…
A radiothon hosted by local radio personalities raised $300,000 toward building a Pediatric Sedation Suite at Studer Family Children's Hospital. The initiative aims to improve comfort during medical procedures for over 1,000 local children each year. Read more…
The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy. Read more…
