Soto, the only Democrat representing Polk County in either the Florida Legislature or Congress, has reported campaign contributions of about $708,000 and has $649,000 in campaign cash. Soto faces ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – People hoping for a congressional district representing all of Polk County only had a short-lived victory. Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed that map drawn by the legislature. The ...

The map is designed to help residents and tourist evacuees find shelter during an impending storm. Polk County has 47 hurricane shelters, including three for people with special needs.