Local governments are confronting a powerful new state law this summer which critics say clearly favors developers across ...

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are stranger than others.

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 ...

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.

Overall Polk County students improved in two-thirds of the categories, but fell in others. See how your school did.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Walking up the historical stairs at the Polk County Historical Museum is the curator of exhibitions, Bartholomew Delcamp. While that might be his official title with the ...

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.