The federal government shutdown threatens to delay SNAP benefits for thousands of Iowa households, prompting local ...

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has called on federal authorities to investigate small refiners for potentially manipulating the Renewable Fuel Standard program, affecting Iowa farmers.

For retirees looking to stretch their monthly budget of $2,350, Bartow offers something increasingly rare in the Sunshine State – authenticity without astronomical costs. Let’s explore why this ...

Safety is another factor that draws retirees to Eagle Lake. The crime rate remains consistently below state and national averages, creating a sense of security that allows residents to truly relax and ...

A "major" water main break that occurred Wednesday morning is causing disruptions throughout Polk County and is expected to take hours to fix.

In Polk County, there are two games of note as Lake Wales plays at Bartow in one of Polk's best rivalries. Lakeland, meanwhile, hosts Orlando First Academy in a battle of traditional state powers. To ...

Texans will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on state constitutional amendments and local elections. Here’s where to cast ...

BARTOW, Fla. — The Polk County School District is hoping a new state-of-the-art program can help fill the need for air traffic controllers in the county and nationwide. The past few weeks have been ...

A KCCI investigation found 7 of 19 central Iowa counties fail to record board meetings, limiting public access. Some counties are working toward virtual options.

Counties like Pinellas and Hillsborough get as much as one-third of their revenue from property taxes. If these are ...

A Des Moines man was sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading to multiple counts of sexual abuse and incest involving a ...

Located in Winter Haven, Florida, Polk State College offers five different aviation programs— three associate degrees, one bachelor’s degree, and one certificate. This program takes a state-of-the-art ...