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

The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of 267 calls for service during the seven-day period from Sunday, July 7, through Saturday, July 13. Deputies handled a wide ...

LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County health officials are warning that toxic blue-green algae may be present in three lakes. The ...

The City of Cape Coral has unveiled its latest outdoor destination, Crystal Lake Park. Residents of Cape Coral gathered on ...

For this fiscal year, only applicants scoring 95 or higher can expect to receive their full requests for Florida's arts and ...

Here's which beaches Iowa DNR and Polk County Conservation recommend avoiding this week due to water quality issues.

Irwin County in the ’80s and Crystal Lake is the go-to hangout spot to enjoy water activities and have some fun in the sun.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Winter Haven Police Department and Polk County Fire Rescue were searching Thursday afternoon for a juvenile in Lake Roy who was swimming ...

The majority of Polk County falls in District 18, which stretches from northern Polk to the Lake Okeechobee region. Its northern border runs along Marcum Road and Old Polk City Road in Lakeland.

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 ...

Municipalities across the county are holding elections on Tuesday.

Sarah Elbadri works with Orange County as a housing specialist. She moved to West Lakes in Arlington about four years ago. “It’s super-walkable and bikeable.” ...