Polk County was considering changes to its land-use codes, including some that would address flooding and public notice of ...

Elijah Howard has been charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, battery on a firefighter and resisting with and ...

The 33-year-old told deputies he sent and received nude pictures and videos from a girl who was 16 and 17 years old at the ...

Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham intends to run for another term as the county's chief prosecutor in 2026. Graham was ...

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise revealed two revised corridors for the Central Polk Parkway East moving farther north of Lake ...

A man was arrested Tuesday and is accused of animal cruelty after the death of a horse belonging to him led to an investigation and the discovery of six more that appeared to be emaciated.

The shooting happened about 3:30 a.m. May 4 after more than 100 people gathered in the parking lot of a condo complex in the ...

Homeward unveiled a five-year plan to address homelessness in Polk County, focusing on community partnerships and resource gaps. The plan includes seven focus areas, ranging from inflow reduction and ...

A survey of more than 2,000 Polk County residents found that 42% needed health care but were unable to receive it last year.

On Facebook, the Polk Animal Welfare Advocacy group has launched an email writing campaign, sharing county leaders’ contact ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to come forward with information about a shooting at an after-prom ...

Homeward has been collecting data on homelessness in Polk County since 2022, with findings indicating more than 3,000 ...