Polk County might not have the ocean, but there's no shortage of waterfront, Key West vibes. Old-timers won't be surprised ...

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

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

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.

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 virtual public information meeting will be held April 21 at 6 p.m. An in-person open house will take place April 22 in ...

A business burglary in Babson Park, Polk County, has landed a 40-year-old man with a criminal history spanning Ohio and ...

A cold front is moving through Florida today, April 11 ... produce an increased risk of fire danger," the National Weather Service said. On Thursday, Polk County averaged 428 on the Keetch-Byram ...

The FPI compiled an analysis for every county in Florida. The assessment shows that Polk County currently receives $10.5 million for the programs, based on 1,966 students. The funding change to ...

Florida has the only area of extreme drought east of the Plains. More than 40% of the state is under drought conditions, ...

Florida has the only area of extreme drought ... 200-acre brush fire breaks out near New Smyrna Beach as outdoor burn ban announced Polk County issued a burn ban effective April 14 to include ...