POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A fire destroyed a home in Lakeland on Sunday morning, according to Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR).

A program that helps families repair and strengthen their homes after disaster strikes, has just launched in Polk County.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $3 million for an emergency operations center and fire facility in Haines City and $1 million for a municipal annex.

Polk State College got $10 million for the development of its Haines City-Davenport campus and $6.1 million for renovations ...

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

Polk County Fire Rescue's union president, Lee Stringer, said the staffing shortages have created longer work hours for current firefighters. This is something the wives of some firefighters are ...

Today, we introduce you to Polk County Fire Rescue's new chief, Dr. Hezedean Smith. Dr. Smith was sworn in as the 8th fire chief since 1975 and first Black fire chief in the department’s history.

Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base in Polk County celebrates 60 years Guests can go for a sightseeing tour and take off and land on water Pilots from around the world come to the base for seaplane training ...

TAVARES, Fla. — Lake County Judge Emily Curington set the bond at $1 million for Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez on Friday morning as he sat in an orange jumpsuit while facing federal ...

The BriefA stalled front over Florida may lead to the formation of a weak low-pressure system later this week.The National ...

Osceola County Rainy skies may dampen Independence Day fun this week in Central Florida By Martin E. Comas June 30, 2025 at 3:25 p.m.