Apple Lounge News Today

A mother from Auburndale, Florida, is hugging her kids tighter. She could've lost them on Saturday night.

Colten McMullen of Lakeland was charged in the hit-and-run crash that killed a 37-year-old cyclist, the Polk County Sheriffs Office reported.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release During the evening hours of Saturday, April 1, 2023, 29-year-old Colten McMullen(DOB 8/25/93) of Lakeland was arrested on US Hwy 92 west of Auburndale after hitting two vehicles and a bicyclist, and attempting to flee. The bicyclist is deceased. According to the affidavit, just after 10:00…

For about six months, guitarists Joey Foley and Don Burns have played twice a week at Ole Red Orlando.

More Than 200 Served At Apple Lounge Bartender Benefit by James Coulter Like many other local bars and eateries, Apple Lounge has closed its main dining hall since the stay-at-home order was passed in lieu of the COVID-19 outbreak. While the bar and eatery has been able to remain afloat…

Crawlin On The Chain Celebrates First Year With Surprising Turnout by James Coulter   For more than 30 years, Project Eagle has been cleaning the water and shores within the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes every Earth Day weekend. Between 350 and 500 volunteers gather together to help with the…

Apple Lounge Bar & Grill Hosting Bartender Benefit On Saturday by James Coulter Has the stay-at-home order made you hungry for some good old-fashioned barbecue? Then come on down to Apple Lounge in Winter Haven this Saturday. On May 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can pull up…

Toys 4 Our Town Collects Gifts For Second Year by James Coulter Every child deserves to find a Christmas present underneath their tree or inside their stocking. One local Winter Haven woman has been working hard to ensure every child enjoys such a privilege. For the past two years, Melanie…

Putt Putt Pub Tournament Tees Up For Third Year by James Coulter Steven Smith and his friends love to visit the various local bars in Winter Haven, especially the Apple Lounge. They play pool there every Thursday, and participate within the tournaments on Saturday. They love these bars for the…

Blake Free is a small-town boy with big talent; born and raised in Lake Wales. He first decided he wanted to be a professional musician and artist when he was twenty years old. Even though he had these aspirations ever since he was a boy. At twenty years old it…