Polk is one of four districts receiving $100,000 from the Florida Disaster Fund for relief from Hurricane Milton.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — While world-class water-skiing shows will soon end at Legoland, former skiers are still making a big ...

County officials attribute delays to contractor shortages following Hurricane Helene and the need for smaller equipment to navigate certain streets.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Central Florida gang responsible for stealing millions of dollars through a massive check fraud scheme has been dismantled. More than 20 people have been arrested and ...

HAINES CITY, Fla. — Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus instead of people. Located between Tampa and Orlando, Florida’s citrus capital produces more boxes of citrus than any ...

There were at least 24 people arrested between Thanksgiving Eve and Dec. 1 on charges of driving under the influence in Polk County. Florida law enforcement agencies are encouraged to take part in the ...

The Florida Supreme Court has ordered a suspension and public reprimand for Polk County Judge John Flynn. In an order issued Wednesday, the court unanimously agreed to a recommendation of ...

Polk County Public Schools removed six book titles from libraries and classrooms in the last academic year, according to an annual report from the Florida Department of Education. The six titles ...

The Polk County Commission selected former race car driver Rick Wilson as it chairman on Tuesday, and three commissioners were sworn in, including former chair Bill Braswell and two recently ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Bar has permanently revoked the law license of Jason Penrod, who is charged with grand theft tied to his client’s living trust. “I think that’s ...

An Iowa state health official will be the new head of the Polk County Health Department. The county supervisors have approved the hiring of Juliann Van Liew, currently the wellness and preventive ...

Polk County, Florida, used to be known for its citrus groves. Now it is the fastest growing county in the US. Last year, almost 30,000 people moved to the county, which is located between Tampa ...