The watch is in effect as flooding could be caused by excessive rainfall, the NWS said. This is from Invest 93-L — an area of ...

Nearly 50 protests are planned across Florida July 17, in response to what organizers call "civil and human attacks" by the ...

A sinkhole opened up in Polk County Saturday, according to Polk County Fire Rescue.Officials said the sinkhole opened at a home’s front yard on Royal Crest Drive in Highland City.

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

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A sinkhole in Highland City has caused a worrisome past few days for many neighbors on Royal Crest Drive. They are getting some relief on Tuesday.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed nearly $600 million from the state budget, impacting some Polk County projects. Haines City's emergency operations center, fire facility, and municipal annex ...

Polk County has seen a 10.6% growth in population since the last census, compared to 9.6% statewide and 4.7% nationwide. Countywide unemployment has also dropped from 6.1% in January 2017 to 4.6% ...