Nearly 50 protests are planned across Florida July 17, in response to what organizers call "civil and human attacks" by the ...

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 ...

A rare animal was found dead in an unexpected location on a Florida highway outside the endangered species’ normal habitat. A ...

Osceola County is tackling its persistent traffic issues with a series of road improvement projects, aiming to accommodate a ...

Three people were injured after a train crashed into a car in Lakeland. Polk County officials are investigating the cause of the crash.

Winter Haven holds an impressive ace in its recreational hand – LEGOLAND Florida Resort, built on the historic grounds of Cypress Gardens. This family-friendly theme park offers a more manageable ...

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 ...

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.

Polk County students improved their passing rates in 24 of 36 tested categories on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) exams. While showing improvement in numerous categories, Polk ...