The top county in the U.S. when it came to flash density, or the number of lightning strikes per square mile, in 2024 was ...

Polk County Sheriff (PCSO) said they have arrested a 15-year-old from Connecticut and a 14-year-old from New York for an alleged swatting incident.

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.

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

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

The latest 10 days of test results show the fluctuations, especially in the Raccoon River. The Des Moines shows less activity. Water officials say the two rivers can have different results based on ...

"We're hoping that this comprehensive report will serve as a guide," Supervisor Matt McCoy said.

Data from the 2025 point-in-time count shows approximately 779 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night in Polk County.

Polk County Fire Rescue's union president says the staffing shortages have created longer work hours for current firefighters.