For this fiscal year, only applicants scoring 95 or higher can expect to receive their full requests for Florida's arts and ...

Since 1976, the Silver Garland program has rewarded students for their volunteer service to the Polk County community. Originally started by The Ledger, Visit Central Florida took up the cause ...

International Women's Day in Polk County, Florida: One is an educator, one a college coach. One is an event planner, and another a music professor.

Four major barbecue competitions take place in four weeks across Polk County: Pigfest, Smoke OFF the Water, Grills Gone Wild and Ribs on the Ridge.

LIFESTYLE. New services expand We Care's ability to aid residents. ... And, of course, there’s the financial value of free care given by 123 Polk County doctors to patients vetted by We Care.

Polk County's tourism strategy is paying off, with private businesses investing heavily in new attractions and accommodations ...

Like Polk County, Anna has gotten a little older, richer and more racially diverse. Close to 3 in 5 households have moved into their homes since 2020, according to the Census Bureau.

Polk County Property Appraiser Neil Combee raised concerns about the financial impact of Florida's Live Local Act on property ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A new grant is helping spread awareness about a mission at SPCA Florida: keeping senior dogs in their homes and out of the animal shelter. On Thursday morning, Stella ...