Damage to the man-made lake's dam means the water level has been uncontrolled since Tropical Storm Helene hit in 2024.

Bills filed by Polk County lawmakers cover artificial intelligence, homestead tax exemptions, prescription drugs, education ...

Wood County Assessor John Kelly warned residents Thursday about viral misinformation regarding property tax that has been ...

Hi-tech firm GISJane LLC to monitor algal blooms in Polk County with state funded initiative per Polk County contract ...

Reassessments and a data input error have caused property tax bills to rise. County leaders are working on reimbursing those ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Polk County is wedged between two fast growing cities: Tampa and Orlando. The area has seen booming growth as people look for housing as well as more affordable cost of living options ...

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - An appraiser with Otter Tail County is being recognized for his compassionate ...

An FWC report details how a 61-year-old canoer ended up in the water and in the mouth of an alligator. The agency says it ...

The state will send letters showing a more than 11% increase in the tax rate for Polk County property owners — a figure county officials say is inaccurate. Polk County Budget Manager Deb Anderson said ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two serious, separate crashes that occurred Sunday evening. The crashes happened within minutes of each other, but about 35 miles ...

Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota announced Friday county taxpayers can pay their 2025 property tax bill online ...