A: My sophomore year, we played Palmer Trinity in the district finals, and we were about to get mercy-ruled, but I scored a goal so we didn’t get mercy-ruled, and it was the first time anyone on my ...

Republican candidates, three of them incumbents, easily won Tuesday’s five elections for seats in the Florida Legislature in districts that contain parts of Polk County.

Moritt Hock & Hamroff announced the addition of the attorneys from Saavedra Goodwin, a Fort Lauderdale-based boutique law firm focused on business litigation, real estate, and corporate law further ...

Frank Marasco, who has been serving as the interim county administrator for nearly six months, was formally appointed to a three-year term on Tuesday by a 3-2 vote.

Polk County Property Appraiser Neil Combee raised concerns about the financial impact of Florida's Live Local Act on property tax revenues.

Polk County students improved their passing rates in 24 of 36 tested categories on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) exams. While showing improvement in numerous categories, Polk ...

Deputy’s Dishonest Actions Uncovered by Fellow Officers During Traffic Stop POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) traffic enforcement deputy resigned on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, ...

The investigations collectively seized a staggering 64 pounds of fentanyl – enough to claim millions of lives and marking the most significant single seizure in Polk County's history.

Polk County's median home was 1,816 square feet, listed at $193 per square foot. The price per square foot of homes for sale is down 3% from May 2024.