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

News Transportation Florida lawmakers fund another $1.7 billion in I-4 construction projects I-4 at Ronald Reagan Parkway in Davenport, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Westbound lanes towards Tampa.

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are stranger than others.

Manatee County school district currently has 16 schools at or over capacity Student enrollment has increased by 5,000 students since 2022 Boundary changes would impact some students more than others ...

Which U.S. prone‑lightning counties face the most strikes? Learn which areas top the charts, why they’re hotbeds for lightning, and how residents cope. The post U.S. Prone to Lightning Counties Record ...

International Market World Flea and Farmers Market in Auburndale stands as a monument to the art of the deal, the thrill of discovery, and the undeniable human urge to accumulate stuff we absolutely ...

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

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

Property Appraiser Neil Combee has warned that the county will lose tax revenue with no commitment from developers "to reduce ...

Explore the ar­chi­tecture of the Polk County His­torical Museum BY Caitlin Wilson Polk County UPDATED 7:42 AM ET May. 25, 2023 ...

In Polk County, Judd’s deputies seized more than 11 pounds of fentanyl on Oct. 21, 2022 but there has been several stings over the year that resulted in mass amounts of drug seizures.