Polk County looks to keep the millage rate the same, meaning most property owners will pay more. Fire, trash and utility ...

The majority of Polk County falls in District 18, which stretches from northern Polk to the Lake Okeechobee region. Its northern border runs along Marcum Road and Old Polk City Road in Lakeland.

After years of attracting new residents, Florida's favor is fading. Jacksonville, though, is bucking that trend. See where the city ranks.

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

While showing improvement in numerous categories, Polk County's overall passing rates trailed state averages in four of five subjects, with the largest gap in Algebra 1.