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

A 12-year-old Fortnite gamer was victimized twice in two days by “swatting” calls, and the culprits were his online ...

A 15-year-old boy from East Hartford, Connecticut and a 14-year-old boy from Syracuse, New York are accused of “swatting,” a ...

A pair of teenagers from outside of Florida have been arrested for allegedly “swatting” a victim in Polk County, according to ...

Graduation rates in Polk County increased from 78% to 83%, according to state data.

Fourteen schools run by the district improved their grades in 2024-25, including five that improved from a D to a C. None of ...

Animal advocates in Polk County are gearing up to use their voices to advocate for change at Polk County Animal Control. And it’s not the first time they’ve done so.

Polk County looks to keep the millage rate the same, meaning most property owners will pay more. Fire, trash and utility ...

Polk County Sheriff (PCSO) said they have arrested a 15-year-old from Connecticut and a 14-year-old from New York for an ...

Two out-of-state teenagers have been arrested in connection with a pair of swatting incidents last month that targeted a home in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

NY, CT, FL ConnectedPOLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is set to brief the media today at 1:00 p.