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

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

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

23—Although the Newton City Council this past week unanimously approved the zoning code changes that ... near the Animal Rescue League in Polk County. "Again, as a facility and as part of ...

Nearly three-quarters — or 130 communities — had until the end of 2024 to pass compliant zoning rules. And in January, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Attorney General Andrea Campbell ...

This is proving to be a busy year for attorneys in the civil division of the Polk County Attorney's Office. Facing new discrimination allegations arising from the attempted ouster in January of ...

COLUMBUS—The Polk County Board of Commissioners convened on Monday, February 17, at the Bryant H. Womack Justice & Administration Building for a public hearing and regular meeting focused on zoning ...

Polk County Commissioners will vote on adding 75 new Fire Rescue positions to address staffing shortages and mandatory overtime. The move comes after concerns that nearly half of newly hired first ...

Heywood’s presentation included maps showing 2023 traffic conditions in eastern Polk County and those projected for 2050. The color-coded map for 2023 showed red, indicating heavy traffic ...

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A prescribed burn conducted by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) in Polk County has led to smoky conditions in parts of Pasco County. The burn, which covers ...

drivers to avoid the 2000 block of Highway 30 near Sage Hill Rd and Kimsey Mountain. The highway is blocked due to a roadway collapse. According to TDOT Spokesperson Rae Ann Bradley, crews are on ...