Polk County Public Schools improved its overall grade to a B for the 2024-25 academic year, up from a C for the previous three years.

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 ...

The machine was placed outside of the Polk County Health Department in early May. It provides 24/7 access to free items like condoms, period packs and gun locks.

A long-awaited scientific report commissioned by Polk County says farm pollution threatens the ability to drink clean water.

Polk County's median home was 1,816 square feet, listed at $193 per square foot. The price per square foot of homes for sale is down 3% from May 2024.

Polk County's median home was 1,816 square feet, listed at $193 per square foot. The price per square foot of homes for sale is down 3% from May 2024. Listings in Polk County moved slowly, at a median ...