A long-awaited scientific report commissioned by Polk County says farm pollution threatens the ability to drink clean water.

Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is in custody after surrendering to police Vance Boelter was arrested Sunday evening.

The Polk County Board of Supervisors released the Central Iowa Source Water Resource Assessment (CISWRA) at its meeting Tuesday morning.

Polk County Fire Rescue Battalion Chiefs Ramon Gonzalez and Charles True will be moving up the ranks to deputy chiefs, according to a Polk County news release from July 2.

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.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed nearly $600 million from the state budget, impacting some Polk County projects. Haines City's emergency operations center, fire facility, and municipal annex ...

"We're hoping that this comprehensive report will serve as a guide," Supervisor Matt McCoy said.

In documents provided by the Polk County Property Appraiser’s Office, as of June, two projects were approved for the 2024 tax roll under Live Local Act tax breaks for developments.