Polk County ranks 57th among 67 in the state for overall child welfare in the Florida 2025 Child Well-Being Index, down from ...

An audience filled the Polk County Commission chambers for the annual meeting with legislators, just days before the session ...

New bills filed in the Florida Legislature this session would bolster the tax incentives from the original Live Local Act ...

The man is accused of sexually abusing a girl in his care for three years, and in a first for Polk County, his charges were ...

A woman was airlifted to the hospital after being bitten on the elbow while kayaking in Polk County, Florida, on Monday, ...

A Lyft ride-share trip turned bizarre when the driver realized her passenger had taken down his pants during the ride, ...

Polk County residents have a unique way to support arts education while adding a personal touch to their vehicles. The annual Kids Tag Art (KTA) license plates are ...

A Publix in Polk County will feature a newer format compared to other stores. LAKELAND, Fla. - The home of Publix will soon ...

A strong cold front is approaching Florida with severe weather to several areas through Wednesday. Here's what to expect in Polk County.

The Southeast Wellfield and Water Production Facility in Lake Wales will soon supply alternative water to 11 different Polk ...

A woman was bit in the elbow by an alligator on Monday while paddling in the Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County, FWC officials ...

Polk County ranks 57th out of 67 Florida counties in the 2025 Child Well-Being Index. The county showed improvement in seven categories, including children in poverty and teen drug use.