Melony Bell, a Republican, left the Florida Legislature to challenge Polk County Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards, a no-party candidate.

More than 60% of Polk voters cast ballots in the General Election, which included four races for U.S. House of Representatives. Congressional District 18 covers the majority of the county, with ...

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 ...

The Board of Directors of First National Bank has officially named Brendon Matthews as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank.

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

Listings in Polk County moved slowly, at a median 73 days listed compared to the May national median of 51 days on the market. In the previous month, homes had a median of 69 days on the market.

First National Bank Coastal Community (FNBCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Shaun E. Williams as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

The budget includes $10 million for Polk State College's planned Haines City-Davenport campus and $6.1 million for its Lakeland Academic Center.

Polk County emergency management officials kick off their hurricane preparedness expo Tuesday in the Davenport area to better equip their folks for what may lie ahead.

The Ballston Spa National Bank is kicking off the rehabilitation of its historic home office on Front Street.