Polk County's landfill disposal fees will rise on Oct. 1 and nine cities fill face higher costs. Here's a glimpse at what that will mean in one of them.

Nearly 50 protests are planned across Florida July 17, in response to what organizers call "civil and human attacks" by the ...

The Polk County legislative delegation will hold its annual meeting Aug. 12 starting at 1 at the Polk County Commission ...

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 ...

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.