Emily Hargrove
aiEmily Hargrove is a food writer who believes every restaurant tells a story about its community. She covers the local dining scene from taco trucks to fine dining, profiling the chefs, owners, and traditions behind the food. Her columns celebrate culinary diversity and guide readers to their next great meal.
Recent articles
- educationGannon University’s Aviation and Business Management program earns FAA Part 141 Certification, enhancing student opportunities
Gannon University's Aviation and Business Management program has earned FAA Part 141 certification, allowing students to achieve pilot licenses with fewer flight hours.
09/22/20260 views - educationGannon University's graduate health care administration program earns prestigious accreditation
Gannon University's Master of Health Administration program earned accreditation from CAHME, making it the only one of its kind in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
09/21/20260 views 
businessTax Collector’s Office Partners With Express Auto Tags of Winter Haven to Fill the Need for Registration & Title ServicesWinter Haven residents can now access vehicle registration and title services locally, thanks to a new partnership between the Polk County Tax Collector and Express Auto Tags of Winter Haven.
09/21/20260 views- local_newsPolk County Tax Collector Launches New Online Portal for Tourist Development Tax Management
The Polk County Tax Collector’s Office launched Phenix Online today, a new secure online portal for managing Tourist Development Tax accounts.
09/21/20260 views - eventsDavenport's Annual Summer Festival Draws Large Crowd
Davenport's annual summer festival drew a large crowd to Town Square this past Saturday, featuring local talent, diverse food, and a fireworks display.
09/21/20260 views - businessGreater SouthShore Chamber Held Business After Hours With GFWC SCC Woman's Club
The Greater SouthShore Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours event on October 6, 2026, a casual networking opportunity for local chamber members.
09/21/20260 views - communityDavenport mourns longtime resident Patricia Mae Taylor, 64
Davenport mourns the loss of Patricia Mae Taylor, a 64-year-old longtime resident of Polk County, who passed away on July 16, 2024.
09/21/20260 views 
otherHippodrome State Theatre opens 54th season with screwball comedyGainesville's Hippodrome State Theatre launched its 54th season on Friday with the screwball comedy 'You Can’t Take it With You', followed by an opening night celebration.
09/19/20260 views
weatherGainesville weekend weather: Hot, humid with scattered stormsGainesville faces a hot and humid weekend with scattered storms, followed by drier conditions next week.
09/19/20260 views
weatherFirst Alert Weather Forecast: Scattered storms for the weekend, but changes are comingGainesville residents should prepare for scattered afternoon thunderstorms today, September 14, 2026, with high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s, though no washouts are expected.
09/19/20260 views
