Soto, the only Democrat representing Polk County in either the Florida Legislature or Congress, has reported campaign contributions of about $708,000 and has $649,000 in campaign cash. Soto faces ...

polk county, fla. — Many homebuyers are being priced out of homes in Tampa and Orlando . Some are now looking for the 'American Dream' in outlying areas like Winter Haven, Lakeland and Haines City.

Florida is the third most populous state in the U.S., ... Florida: Map Reveals Counties Where Population Is Surging. ... Pasco County and Polk County have also seen 12 percent population increases.

Seven Polk County municipalities will hold elections on April 1, Polk County Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell announced. Candidate qualifying closed in the last slate of municipalities on Feb. 14.