Indivisible Polk, the Polk County Progressive Democratic Caucus and other groups organized the "Hands Off!" rally Saturday at ...

A cold front is moving through Florida April 11, as drought conditions prompt the NWS to issue red flag warnings for seven ...

The collaborative effort aims to save costs while ensuring efficient response times for residents in both jurisdictions.

A measure moving through the Florida Legislature would make secret the addresses and phone numbers of elected officials including school board members.

Joy Jackson has been the director of the Florida Department of Health in Polk County for nine and a half years. Aaron Kissler ...

The continuing resolution passed in March did not include $12 million sought by Rep. Scott Franklin, D-Lakeland, for Polk ...

Thoughtful investments in research and new technologies offer renewed hope for the future of Florida’s signature crop.

Both teachers from Spessard Holland Elementary School in Bartow, Florida, started their higher education journey at Florida Southern College. With the help of the School of Education's program and ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Several municipalities across the county elected new officials on Tuesday. Residents cast ballots for city council and commission seats, as well as mayoral spots and charter ...

Florida House members are allowed to file up to seven bills, while there is no limit for state senators. Bills filed by Polk County’s six state legislators address water management, land annexation, ...

PRISON OR 25 YEARS AT THE LEAST. OUT IN POLK COUNTY. A MISSING CHILD HAS BEEN RECOVERED IN POLK COUNTY. LAKE OUT THERE. INVESTIGATORS SAY A 12 YEAR OLD WAS OUT SWIMMING WITH FAMILY BEFORE HE GOT ...