Polk County was considering changes to its land-use codes, including some that would address flooding and public notice of ...

Lawmakers responded, sending classroom door-locking revisions through both chambers. Last summer, Polk County Sheriff Grady ...

Elijah Howard has been charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, battery on a firefighter and resisting with and ...

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise revealed two revised corridors for the Central Polk Parkway East moving farther north of Lake ...

The shooting happened about 3:30 a.m. May 4 after more than 100 people gathered in the parking lot of a condo complex in the ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office said one person was attacked by an alligator while kayaking in Lake Kissimmee State Park on ...

Homeward unveiled a five-year plan to address homelessness in Polk County, focusing on community partnerships and resource gaps. The plan includes seven focus areas, ranging from inflow reduction and ...

A survey of more than 2,000 Polk County residents found that 42% needed health care but were unable to receive it last year.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to come forward with information about a shooting at an after-prom ...

A man was arrested Tuesday and is accused of animal cruelty after the death of a horse belonging to him led to an investigation and the discovery of six more that appeared to be emaciated.

Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham intends to run for another term as the county's chief prosecutor in 2026. Graham was ...