Polk County's average drought index reading surpassed 500 on Tuesday, indicating an elevated chance of wildfires.

The Polk County Commission approved a contract April 1 to construct and maintain the $12 million joint-use Fire Rescue station, costing the county $6.78 million and the city $5.22 million.

as massive wildfires continue to burn in Polk County. In a Facebook post Sunday, the Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department shared some photos of the work its crews are doing over there. Chief Mercer and ...

In late May last year, Polk County Fire Rescue ordered a burn ban when ... according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. As of Thursday, April 10, there were 17 Florida counties ...

“In an abundance of caution and after looking at all the information provided, we have decided it is necessary that we issue a burn ban,” Polk County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Shawn Smith said.