Any long-time residents of the Sunshine State are likely all too familiar with sinkholes. But this section of the state sees them more than anywhere else.

For visitors who want to extend their stay, Falling Waters features one of the most distinctive campgrounds in the Florida State Park system. Twenty-four campsites are nestled among the pines, each ...

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

Each project is different, but one Polk County site offers a window into the challenging but rewarding process of restoring ...

A sinkhole has appeared on Conway Road near Conway and Hoffner, causing parts of the road to shut down and traffic rerouted.

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 ...

Florida's $115.1 billion budget for 2025-2026, passed after a delayed legislative session, includes milions in funding for various Polk County projects.

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.