A day after historic rain flooded nearby Plant City and flood-weary portions of Polk County saw waters rise, more is on the ...

Polk County has several debris pickup and drop off options to ensure roads are clean Piles of clothes and furniture still linger on neighbors’ curbs, some just outside of Michael Caudy’s door.

A rare animal was found dead in an unexpected location on a Florida highway outside the endangered species’ normal habitat. A ...

Winter Haven is the last American Legion baseball program left in Polk County, the local example of a growing trend for the once-popular option for high school summer baseball. Here's how local ...

As we approach the 4th of July, there are many communities and local groups that are putting on celebrations across the Tampa ...

A March 8 shootout between two rival motorcycle gangs, the Mongols and Warlocks, led to about 30 arrests four months later.

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...

WAUCHULA, Fla. — Fossil hunters can sift through dirt and clay-like material at Bone Valley Experience to dig for a hidden treasure, and Sarah Bates knows exactly what she hopes to find.

In the heart of Lakeland, Florida, there’s a dark gray building with a shocking pink lightning bolt that’s become the North ...

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. The results continue a ...

The e-commerce behemoth has reshaped Polk County’s industrial and labor markets in the 11 years since its first Florida ...

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 ...