Nearly 50 protests are planned across Florida July 17, in response to what organizers call "civil and human attacks" by the ...

A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the ...

Haven Man Facing Extensive Charges Arrested by Polk County Sheriff's Office WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A Winter Haven man with a ...

The Polk County legislative delegation will hold its annual meeting Aug. 12 starting at 1 at the Polk County Commission ...

Nineteen people have been charged in connection to gang activity in Tampa and Polk County, according to the U.S. Attorney’s ...

Fourteen schools run by the district improved their grades in 2024-25, including five that improved from a D to a C. None of ...

Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. Carla Bayron reports.

Deputies say Steven Scott had a large amount of a "crystal-like substances" that tested positive for both methamphetamine and ...

Animal supporters in Polk County confront commissioners over the urgent need for spay/neuter programs as shelter conditions worsen.

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The ...

The top county in the U.S. when it came to flash density, or the number of lightning strikes per square mile, in 2024 was ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - A Polk County 5th grader's lemonade stand sold out thanks to some unexpected customers. The Polk County ...