Polk County health officials say they've seen a "significant increase" in schools with at least 10% of their student body ...

Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...

The contract for 2024-25 includes raises, step increases and the first sick-leave sellback plan since 1996, but does not ...

Polk County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held in February, where more than 60 4-H members from across the county met and ...

Meanwhile on the Class 2A boys side, Lake Gibson had nine wrestlers advance to Day 3 of state action, registering third place ...

Meanwhile, both of Lake Gibson’s wrestlers advanced to Day 2, as well. Amileshka Ortiz (110, 21-6) won by a major decision ...

Polk County deputies rescued a duck, "Bernice," after she was found trying to escape the jail perimeter. She was treated for ...

Shawn Smith, who started with Polk Fire Rescue in 2003, has been interim chief since the resignation of former Chief Hezedean ...

One of them had double-digit violations. Two others had nine each. Twenty-one vendors had perfect inspections. Here are the deatils.

Deputies in Polk County came to the rescue of an innocent duck that accidentally found herself in custody at the county jail.

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

Polk County stopped curbside recycling last October, with commissioners citing rising cost and poor efficiency.