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30-year-old downtown S.F. gym closes: ‘Never been able to recover’

A Crunch gym in downtown San Francisco has closed after 30 years, becoming the latest longtime business to fall victim to aftershocks from the pandemic and remote work. The gym spanned three levels ... read more

Man charged with hate crime for alleged attack of Asian person on Polk Street

The alleged attack happened on March 28 at Polk Street and Vallejo Street. In a press release issued Tuesday, the DA’s office did not provide details about what specifically happened. read more

Get your fancy hats and water shoes ready: Lakeland's annual Swan Derby is April 26

The annual event, a fundraiser for Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, gets started at 5:30 p.m. on April 26. Here's all you need to know. read more

Florida sheriff warns squatters he will be their 'worst enemy' and has a place for them in jail

Judd, who has made headlines for telling gun-owning residents to turn robbers into "grated cheese," oversees law enforcement for the 725,046 residents of Polk County. Republican Florida Gov. read more

Polk Street Welcomes Another Cocktail Bar — And This One’s Disguised as a Convenience Store

The Pig Steals My Corn is as Blind Pig-esque as they come. Blind Pig Blind Pig rides into Polk Street with a new menu, too. Take the Pig Steals My Purple Corn, which sees mezcal meet pineapple bun ... read more

Teacher at West Gate K-8 School in Port St. Lucie among 3 killed in Polk County crash

Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Port St. Lucie couple killed this past weekend in a head-on crash in Polk County. The two-vehicle wreck claimed the lives of Luis Rodriguez ... read more

Polk Halfway House

Polk Halfway House is a public school located in Bartow, FL, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Polk Halfway House is 22 and the school serves 5-12.The school’s ... read more

The Best Outdoor Speakers That’ll Boost Your Backyard Tunes

The best outdoor speakers—including our pick for best overall—the Polk Audio Atrium 6—have designs conducive for use in the open air, whether temporarily or as a permanent installation. read more

30 prospects in 30 days: Washington’s Ja’lynn Polk is a high-flying wide receiver

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Washington Huskies had one of the most prolific passing attacks in the country in 2023 and the high-flying Ja’Lynn Polk was a big reason why. Polk had over 1,100 yards ... read more