BARTOW — Polk County approved the rezoning of the ImperiaLakes Golf Course Tuesday, paving the way for at least 188 homes. The Board of County Commissioners approved RL-1 zoning for 188 acres ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — As efforts continue to clear debris from Hurricane Milton around Tampa Bay, Polk County has launched a debris collection map for residents to monitor the cleanup status.

Hurricane Polk County issues 2019 public shelter map Have this map on hand before the next storm threatens Central Florida. Hurricane evacuation route sign, stock image.

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The County Commission did not approve the first zoning regulations for unincorporated Polk County until 1971, a mere 45 years ago.

A large data center campus could be coming to Florida. The News Chief reports that the Fort Meade city commission voted 5-0 at its June 10 meeting to approve land-use and zoning changes for a proposed ...

Despite a zoning board recommendation to reject it. Polk County supervisors signaled support Tuesday for a plan to build a new headquarters on rural land between Ankeny and Bondurant for a ...

There’s a reason why Publix Super Markets, Legoland Florida Resorts, Florida’s Natural, and Amazon Air all call Polk County home. Ideally located between two major metro areas, Polk County’s ...

The new map drawn by the governor’s office, which passed both chambers of the legislature on Thursday, cuts Polk County into four congressional districts.

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The map is designed to help residents and tourist evacuees find shelter during an impending storm. Polk County has 47 hurricane shelters, including three for people with special needs.