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 ...

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 ...

Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards says she’s disappointed to see that the congressional map that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ released this week divides Polk County up into four different ...

Polk County, Florida, shelter map. An initiative of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners Valid through May 31, 2020 Directions to Polk County Public Shelters DO NOT PROCEED TO ANY SHELTER ...

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.

Pre-registration for these shelters is highly recommended by contacting Polk County Emergency Management at 863-298-7027. Three shelters are designated “pet friendly,” with pets being limited ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Walking up the historical stairs at the Polk County Historical Museum is the curator of exhibitions, Bartholomew Delcamp. While that might be his official title with the ...