A Bartow resident of 30-plus years starts a petition to stop 2,245 new homes from being built, as other residents vent online ...

The Minot metropolitan area and Ward County both saw their populations remain largely stable for the year ended July 1, 2024, ...

When Chris and Sara Evensen bought their home off Elk Mountain Scenic Highway in 2018, they felt like they’d hit the natural beauty jackpot: a nice home on two acres, ensconced in a gorgeous hardwood ...

As leaders in the Florida House and Senate, Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, and Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, have so far ...

Is it a mathematical day or a foodie day? If you're not worried about your own circumference and looking for a slice in Polk ...

Jan. 13 to Feb. 2: See why 1 Polk County restaurant closed and 35 others fell short. A few involved roaches Mega Mercado Restaurant, 6645 S. Florida Ave., Suite 11, Lakeland: On Feb. 14 ...

Polk County’s children are at a disadvantage when it comes to learning, according to the latest Child Well-Being Index by the ...

Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly added that the project will help develop Polk County into a "hub of employment" for the state.

Polk County is one of the lowest-funded school districts in the state, ranking 63rd out of 67 counties for per-pupil funding.

It is the only airline offering nonstop service between Central Florida and these two destinations. Avelo said one-way fees will start at $69 and operate twice weekly. Bags fly free no more ...

Severe thunderstorms prompted several severe tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings throughout Central Florida ...

Get ready for sunny skies and warm temps across Central Florida this weekend. We’ll stay dry with partly to mostly sunny skies for the first half of the weekend, but by Sunday, showers and storms will ...