John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...

The increased fee only applies to volunteers whose activities involve contact with students out of sight of a district staff ...

Polk County Public Schools signed a contract last year with Verra Mobility Corp. to install cameras on its approximately 500 ...

Eleven municipalities in Polk County hold elections in April. If you're thinking about running, here's what you need to know.

Collin Griffith is being charged as an adult after he allegedly murdered his mother, 39-year-old Catherine Griffith.

The proposal from Fortress Secured LLC set a total project cost of $182.2 million and a construction timeline of 22 months ...

A chase through Polk County ended with two people in handcuffs after troopers said they found guns, drugs and cash in a ...

A few strong thunderstorms along the Panhandle and Big Bend are possible and may bring lightning, gusty winds of 40 to 50 mph ...

A head-on crash near Winter Haven killed a man and left another with serious injuries, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s ...

The Georgia school district says that more than 10% of students at each of its schools is sick from the flu or norovirus.

Legoland Florida Resort in Polk County is laying off 234 employees. The theme park and resort reported the job cuts in a ...

The district said the closure will also allow for additional recovery time for those who are affected by these viruses.