Brightline has petitioned the Florida Development Finance Corp., seeking to have the state agency issue up to $400 million of ...

Pick fresh oranges right from the tree, enjoy a BBQ festival, and treat yourself to local produce in this Old Florida city surrounded by beautiful lakes.

Polk County's tourism strategy is paying off, with private businesses investing heavily in new attractions and accommodations ...

Some people travel for beaches, others for theme parks, but true food enthusiasts know that sometimes the humble mashed potato is reason enough to put miles on the odometer – especially when they’re ...

Related: The Tiny Diner Florida that Locals Swear has the Best Waffles in the State These servers aren’t just taking orders – they’re conducting the morning symphony of coffee refills, extra napkins, ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed nearly $600 million from the state budget, impacting some Polk County projects. Haines City's emergency operations center, fire facility, and municipal annex ...

The top two free attractions in the country are located in Florida and are ideal for those interested in the state's native wildlife. Here's where they are: Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Juno ...

Two motorcyclists were injured Saturday evening after striking a gator on Interstate 4 in Orange City, Florida.

Polk County Correctional Institution is a state prison located at 10800 Evans Road in Polk City, Florida. The facility houses adult male inmates and has a capacity of 1,208.

Polk County's sting operation, with ICE's involvement, arrested 255 individuals, including illegal migrants and notable figures, for various crimes in Florida.