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10/31/2024

10/28/2024

Randy Houser's 5 year old stole the show when they sang a Tom Petty song onstage together. Check it out!!!!

Randy Houser‘s son Huckleberry is a rock star in the making! The county singer recently invited his five-year-old to join him on stage at Red Rocks Amphitheater for a special rendition of Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.” And little Huck absolutely slayed it! In a video shared on social med...

10/25/2024

Nic Allen and Justin from Visit Central Florida sat down to talk about all the fun things happening at Visit Central Florida's Welcome Center on Saturday from 8a-12p!

More details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/DZ3BUz1667neDDDN/

10/25/2024

Bigtime Dodger fan Brad Pasiley will once again sing the National Anthem for Game 1 of the Word Series tonight.

10/19/2024

Melissa Moran is having a GREAT time at JD’s Pawn Shop at International Market World Auburndale Flea Market! It’s their 7th anniversary and you get the gifts!! Giveaways like 7 guns, ammo, conceal carry classes, and more! We’re here until 1pm and giveaways at 2pm 🤗

10/15/2024

Could you use a giggle right about now? In Ohio, a police officer met his match... a giant inflatable pumpkin! 🤣

A Ohio officer was hunting down a runaway inflatable pumpkin when he was 'attacked' by the oversized Halloween display.Subscribe to CTV News to watch more vi...

10/14/2024

🌊💙 Need Help After Hurricane Milton? 💙🌊

We're all in this together! Join the Junior League of Greater Lakeland for a drive-thru food and water distribution this Thursday.

🗓 Date: October 17
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 90 Lake Morton Dr
🔄 While Supplies Last

Each car will receive cases of water and ready-to-eat meals.

These resources are generously provided by Polk County Emergency Management, United Way of Central Florida, and The Freedom Tour. Together, our community will recover from the effects of Hurricane Milton. 🌟

Spread the word and see you there! 🤝

10/11/2024

Need financial help after the storm? FEMA is there to help. Check the link for info on how to apply AND get the $750 UP FRONT emergency money.

That $750 has been mischaracterized by several high-profile politicians, including former President Donald Trump.

10/10/2024

5am Power Outage Report

10/10/2024

Still a few more hours of rain in Lakeland, Winter Haven & Bartow. At least it's no longer heavy.

10/10/2024

Whoa! Did you see this? The roof is gone from Tropicana Field! Video from on X

10/09/2024

Downtown Lakeland on Massachusetts Avenue.

10/09/2024

Polk County shelters are still accepting folks up through this afternoon. If you live in a mobile home, have special medical needs, or don't want to ride this out alone....please consider!! Some take pets!!! (See info)

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10/08/2024

Our coverage of Hurricane Milton that began on Sunday will continue to ramp up. As the storm approaches land, we will simulcast Spectrum Bay News 9 while it passes over Polk County.

After the winds calm down, our local team will be on with emergency and recovery information Thursday, Friday and beyond.

Stay safe everyone.

10/03/2024

All law enforcement from Polk County is invited for FREE bbq at Bartow Ford Company.

09/29/2024

Sad to report the passing of Kris Kristofferson this weekend.

09/27/2024

Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood have partnered up for a duet called "I'm Gonna Love You" available on Cody's deluxe Leather album. Check it out!
Hmmm bride and groom's first dance at the reception kinda song???

Cody Johnson - I'm Gonna Love You (with Carrie Underwood) [Official Music Video]Listen to the 'Leather' album: https://codyjohnson.lnk.to/leatherSubscribe to...

09/25/2024

Is your Polk County neighborhood prone to flooding? Sandbag sites NOW OPEN!!!

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Sandbag sites will be open again Wednesday as Polk County residents brace for heavy rain and winds when Tropical Storm Helene hits Thursday. “Just getting ready before, I…

09/23/2024

Don’t miss out on this Polk County Halloween Tradition! Final jail tours this year 😞👻

It’s your last chance to take part in an annual Halloween tradition in Polk County.

09/23/2024

Keep your eye on this!!! We’re looking at a late Wednesday/ all day Thursday weather event. Cross your fingers that we stay lucky as the hurricane season winds down 😬

Invest 97L heading into the Gulf of Mexico has a chance of forming into a tropical depression or storm within the next day or two, according to the National Hurricane Center.

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day, from 97 Country and Low Payment Kings!! Did you know that Labor Day was started to celebrate the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States? Thanks for all your hard work to keep our nation going!

09/01/2024

Keep it locked in on 97.5 WPCV and with our friends at Low Payment Kings to keep this throwback weekend going!

08/31/2024

As you head out to the pool, the beach, or the A/C inside, keep it tuned to 97.5 for a real THROWBACK time!

Thanks to our friends at Low Payment Kings for sponsoring this fun weekend!