The animals suffered from a "serious flea infestation," with the suspect stating that most of them had not visited the vet in ...

Both great-grandparents said they had taken the children to bathe at a motel and a friend’s home, according to the affidavit.

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 ...

More than 60% of Polk voters cast ballots in the General Election, which included four races for U.S. House of Representatives. Congressional District 18 covers the majority of the county, with ...

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

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Thousands of people in Lakeland celebrated the Fourth of July a day early. This year marked the 25th year the city hosted Red, White and Kaboom.

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Members of the public will be able to pay their respects to a 27-year-old Darlington County deputy who died last week in a shootout with a suspect. The body o… ...

For Carrie Zeidman, a 10th generation Californian, the search uncovered a link to some pioneer families in the Pacific Northwest and Polk County. Zeidman’s great grandmother was adopted and her mother ...

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.

The county will also gain $700,000 for an electrical upgrade at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow. The budget includes $2 million for the headwaters of the Peace River floodplain protection and ...