A virtual public information meeting will be held April 21 at 6 p.m. An in-person open house will take place April 22 in ...

Of particular concern to the county is truck traffic at an Amazon facility on Deen Still Road. Trucks frequently line up out ...

The former 5R Ranch was bought by Richland Communities last year for $50 million. So far, no plans have been submitted.

Two properties in Polk County totaling nearly 1,200 acres have gained protection from development. The Florida Cabinet voted Tuesday to purchase conservation easements for 764 acres near the Green ...

Polk County ... Polk County. Also, Winter Haven is among the cities issuing their own burn ban. Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties also are under a burn restriction from the Florida Forest ...

Polk County Commissioners voted against increasing impact ... that if we raise this to an uncomfortable number that we are ...

Unincorporated areas of Polk County, along with other cities within the county, are now under a burn ban as dry conditions create an increased risk of brush fires.

The Polk County ... and development. Water quality and water conservation are also a priority for Braswell. Scott is a Polk County native. He attended the University of South Florida and earned ...