The Polk Elections Supervisor said her office had not determined how many Polk voters will change congressional districts, ...

A plane crashed in Polk County on Friday night, prompting a response from deputies, according to the sheriff’s office.

A stressful situation turned into a heartwarming moment after first responders stepped in to help a mother with a sick child ...

According to his official biography, Kamoutsas became Florida’s commissioner of education after being recommended by Gov. Ron ...

Polk County will use a $70 million grant to improve water flow and quality, hopefully preventing some of the flooding seen ...

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A Loughman man whose "Stand your ground" defense in a 2022 fatal shooting was rejected by a judge is acquitted of the crime ...

Polk County officials have reinstated a burn ban as drought conditions continue across the county. The ban includes unincorporated Polk County and the following municipalities: Auburndale, Bartow, ...

A missing 17-year-old FL girl who ran away from home was found hiding in the closet of a registered sex offender, authorities said.

A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Friday after being accused of falsifying his time card for extra work duty ...

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