The plan could dramatically change the junction of U.S. 92 and County Line Road and affect businesses on both sides. See the plans and how to weigh in.

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.

Property Appraiser Neil Combee has warned that the county will lose tax revenue with no commitment from developers "to reduce ...

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.

Polk County is projected to lose $1,240,118 in property tax revenue. Lake Wales will lose approximately $759,101. Lakeland will forgo an estimated $427,199.