One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots ...

Bills moving through the Florida Legislature would, among other things, redirect bed tax money to property tax breaks and ...

The Florida Department of Transportation is providing a new opportunity for wildlife to cross I-4 in hopes of giving species a chance to expand.

A report from the Florida Policy Institute suggested that the number of participating students could decrease by half based ...

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will hold a virtual meeting May 5 and an in-person meeting May 7 for the planning of the ...

FLORIDA — Back in the fall, Cleo Davis was driving past the railroad tracks near Hillcrest Road and Recker Parkway in Polk County when he noticed the school bus headed toward them.

A first of its kind construction project is underway in Polk County, visible to anyone who drives through on Interstate 4.

Manatee County's ban is in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 29. Citrus, Hernando, Polk and Pasco counties also are under a burn restriction from the Florida Forest Service. Hillsborough and ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Municipalities across the county are holding elections on Tuesday. Residents will cast ballots in a number of races including city council and commission seats to mayoral ...

A ‘provider-shortage area’: Although new medical facilities are on the way, Polk County had less than half as many doctors ...

Life expectancy in Polk County is more than two years shorter than the statewide average — 76.2 years, compared with 78.6 for ...