The Florida Department of Transportation opened congestion relief lanes on I-4 east of U.S. 27 in Polk, creating four travel ...

One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots ...

Polk County might not have the ocean, but there's no shortage of waterfront, Key West vibes. Old-timers won't be surprised ...

Fire crews are working across Polk County to keep small fires from becoming devastating ones amid a county-wide burn ban.

New lanes on I-4 from eastern Polk County to Osceola County have loosened up traffic flow in an area notorious for congestion ...

Fire crews are working diligently across Polk County to keep fires from spreading amid a county-wide burn ban.

The House has passed two tax-cut measures that dissolve tourism councils and redirect the money to property taxes. What will the Senate do?

Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone is continuing to dig into Florida’s controversial new school bus camera program and ...

The 24-year-old confessed and turned himself in after he allegedly touched a 14-year-old girl inappropriately, deputies said.

A former Polk County detention deputy is on the other side of the bars after being arrested for allegedly touching a juvenile ...

Firefighters and wildfire mitigation specialists are working hard to prevent brush fires from getting out of control as the ...

Polk County, Florida, offers numerous waterfront dining options beyond its lakes. Restaurants range from casual to upscale, with diverse menus featuring fresh seafood, steaks, and American classics.