The Polk Transportation Planning Organization discussed a proposed toll road in eastern Polk County, the Central Polk Parkway East. Board members expressed concerns about the project's potential ...

One arrested and another cited with illegal burning as fire danger warning issued - 'Increased fire danger' warnings have ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY IS HIGHLIGHTING HISTORIC LOCATIONS AND SITES CONNECTED TO BLACK HISTORY. DURING A SELF-GUIDED TRAIL. HERE TO TELL ... WHERE CAN THEY GET THE MAP, AND HOW DO THEY KNOW WHERE ...

The snowmobile trails are finally open after a poor snow year last season. All trails opened Thursday, Feb. 13, at noon. Snowmobiles for the 2025 season must be licensed or registered, and a trail ...

Google Maps and many ... tourism in South Florida. It took several years and lots of money, but the opening of the Tamiami Trail in 1928 was considered a monumental event. Gruter’s proposed bill also ...

Florida lawmakers proposed ... a portion of U.S. 41 from Miami-Dade County to Hillsborough County as the "Gulf of America Trail." It remains unclear how much it would cost to update official documents ...

As Polk County updated Winter Haven about the Thompson Nursery Road project, residents pressed their desire for a sidewalk ...

Polk County ranks 57th out of 67 Florida counties in the 2025 Child Well-Being Index. The county showed improvement in seven categories, including children in poverty and teen drug use.

A woman was bit in the elbow by an alligator on Monday while paddling in Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County, FWC officials told WESH 2. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

There are 17 Florida counties with an average drought index over 500, which means there is drought and an increased risk of fire danger: As of Feb. 14, Polk County officially measured 450-499 on ...

A strong cold front is approaching Florida, bringing threats for severe ... Behind the storms will come cooler temperatures for Polk County, but only for a couple of days. The low on Wednesday ...