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A plant that only is known to exist in Polk County, the Blushing Scrub Balm, is at risk due to proposed routes for a planned toll road, native plant enthusiasts say.

Two women who were arrested for minor traffic violations and funneled into immigration detention — despite living here legally — have been released from ICE custody in Texas and are back with their ...

The proposal comes under the authority of Florida’s updated Clean Indoor Air Act, which gives municipalities the ability to ...

The distinction aside, the property is priced at $4.15 million and Carrabba’s has seven years remaining on its ...

The retail giant's partnership with a cutting-edge drone provider is set to transform the shopping experience for customers ...

Juneteenth, the holiday recognizing the official end of slavery, is celebrated in a wide array of events across two weeks in ...

The HFA of Florida offers programs that provide affordable housing and down payment assistance to qualified first-time ...

Polk County emergency management officials kick off their hurricane preparedness expo Tuesday in the Davenport area to better ...

Residents and county officials are at odds over plans to accommodate growth by widening Thompson Nursery Road and adding bike ...

The former cop was found driving with a blood alcohol content of more than twice the legal limit, officials said.

A former Connecticut police officer who was terminated for misconduct in 2020 has been arrested in Polk County for DUI after ...